2021-NIST-MSE-01: Measurement Science and Engineering (MSE) Research Grant Programs
Closed
This grant is closed. Who won this program's grants before is below, and similar open grants are at the end of the page. It is in our archive of National Institute of Standards and Technology notices from 2021.
National Institute of Standards and Technology offered grants to the applicants described in the notice. Applications closed on April 19, 2023.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed April 20, 2023. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award amountsNot given on Grants.gov
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement, Grant
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-NIST-MSE-01 | May 14, 2025 | Closed September 15, 2026 | Closed |
| 2024-NIST-MSE-01 | March 5, 2024 | Closed May 13, 2025 | Closed |
| 2023-NIST-MSE-01 | April 14, 2023 | Closed March 6, 2024 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | January 26, 2021 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | April 19, 2023 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to the applicants described in the notice.
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Eligibility for all programs listed in this NOFO is open to all non-Federal entities. Eligible applicants include institutions of higher education, non-profit organizations, for-profit organizations, state and local governments, Indian tribes, hospitals, foreign public entities, and foreign governments. Please note that individuals and unincorporated sole proprietors are not considered “non-Federal entities” and are not eligible to apply under this NOFO.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Most of the money in the 3 programs behind this notice (79% over five years) went to colleges and universities.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
NIST is soliciting applications for financial assistance for Fiscal Year 2021 (FY21) within the following NIST grant programs: the Associate Director for Innovation and Industry Services (ADIIS); the Associate Director for Laboratory Programs (ADLP); the Communications Technology Laboratory (CTL); the Engineering Laboratory (EL); Fire Research (FR); the Information Technology Laboratory (ITL); the International and Academic Affairs Office (IAAO); the Material Measurement Laboratory (MML); the NIST Center for Neutron Research (NCNR); the Physical Measurement Laboratory (PML); the Special Programs Office (SPO); and the Standards Coordination Office (SCO).
Who has won Measurement and Engineering Research and Standards grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Measurement and Engineering Research and Standards (11.609) awarded $359 million across 594 grant awards, an average of $603,831 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Maryland, College Park | Maryland | 29 | $95.4 million |
| The Regents of the University of Colorado | Colorado | 7 | $40.1 million |
| Colorado State University | Colorado | 3 | $16.2 million |
| Northwestern University | Illinois | 3 | $15.7 million |
| Theiss Research | California | 68 | $15.2 million |
Who has won Science, Technology, Business and/or Education Outreach grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Science, Technology, Business and/or Education Outreach (11.620) awarded $270 million across 237 grant awards, an average of $1.1 million per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Regents of the University of Colorado | Colorado | 2 | $74.9 million |
| University of Maryland, College Park | Maryland | 4 | $53.0 million |
| The Johns Hopkins University | Maryland | 3 | $34.8 million |
| Association of University Technology Managers Inc | North Carolina | 2 | $21.5 million |
| Georgetown University | District of Columbia | 2 | $19.4 million |
Who has won Arrangements for Interdisciplinary Research Infrastructure grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Arrangements for Interdisciplinary Research Infrastructure (11.619) awarded $210 million across 29 grant awards, an average of $7.3 million per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Delaware | Delaware | 2 | $153 million |
| Advanced Functional Fabrics of America, Inc | Massachusetts | 1 | $11.1 million |
| American Institute of Chemical Engineers | New York | 3 | $9.5 million |
| Bioindustrial Manufacturing and Design Ecosystem | California | 2 | $8.8 million |
| UI Labs | Illinois | 2 | $6.2 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Agencies often post the same opportunity again under a new number, so check the program's notices on Grants.gov and the similar open grants below.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is 2021-NIST-MSE-01 still open?
No. It closed on April 19, 2023.
Who can apply for Measurement Science and Engineering (MSE) Research Grant Programs?
National Institute of Standards and Technology accepted applications from the applicants described in the notice. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for Measurement Science and Engineering (MSE) Research Grant Programs?
Closed April 19, 2023. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.
Who has won Measurement and Engineering Research and Standards grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were University of Maryland, College Park, The Regents of the University of Colorado, Colorado State University. The program made 594 awards worth $359 million in that time.