2021-NIST-PSIAP-PSRD-01: NIST Public Safety Innovation Accelerator Program
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 20, 2021.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed November 8, 2021. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award amountsNot given on Grants.gov
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
Key dates
| Posted | February 5, 2021 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | April 20, 2021 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | May 6, 2021 |
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 the program listed in this NOFO is open to all non-Federal entities. Eligible applicants include accredited institutions of higher education; non-profit organizations; for-profit organizations incorporated in the United States; state, local, territorial, and Indian tribal governments; foreign public entities; and foreign organizations. Please note that individuals and unincorporated sole proprietors are not considered “non-Federal entities” and are not eligible to apply under this NOFO. Although Federal entities are not eligible to receive funding under this NOFO, they may participate as unfunded collaborators.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Most of the program's money (82% over five years) went to colleges and universities.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
NIST’s Public Safety Radio Data (PSRD) grant program is seeking applications from eligible applicants for activities to collect and publish active Public Safety (PS) radio system transmission data related to the comparison of Land Mobile Radio (LMR) to Long Term Evolution (LTE). The collected data must be made publicly available for the conduct of research relevant to the comparison of LMR to LTE. The applicant must also propose a conduct of research related to the comparison of LMR to LTE..
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 |
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-PSIAP-PSRD-01 still open?
No. It closed on April 20, 2021.
Who can apply for NIST Public Safety Innovation Accelerator Program?
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 NIST Public Safety Innovation Accelerator Program?
Closed April 20, 2021. 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.