2026-NIST-MEP-02: Manufacturing Extension Partnership Center State Competition
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 2026.
National Institute of Standards and Technology offered grants to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make about 14 awards. Applications closed on August 21, 2026.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed July 22, 2026. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Expected awards14
- Award amountsNot given on Grants.gov
- Cost sharingRequired
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement
Key dates
| Posted | July 22, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | August 21, 2026 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | September 20, 2026 |
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 a United States-based non-profit based institution, an institution of higher education, or a State, United States territory (specifically Puerto Rico), local, or tribal government, or a consortium thereof.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Most of the program's money (58% over five years) went to nonprofits.
- The notice requires cost sharing or matching funds, so you must contribute part of the project cost.
What the grant funds
The NIST Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership (NIST MEP) is seeking applications from eligible applicants to establish and operate a MEP Center in the States of Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, California, Georgia, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Missouri, Montana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Utah and Vermont, and in the U.S. Territory of Puerto Rico.
Who has won Manufacturing Extension Partnership grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Manufacturing Extension Partnership (11.611) awarded $669 million across 146 grant awards, an average of $4.6 million per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| California Manufacturing Technology Consulting | California | 2 | $59.7 million |
| University of Texas at Arlington | Texas | 4 | $39.2 million |
| New York Department of Economic Development | New York | 3 | $34.8 million |
| PA Irc Network Foundation | Pennsylvania | 2 | $30.8 million |
| Ohio Department of Development | Ohio | 2 | $30.5 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 2026-NIST-MEP-02 still open?
No. It closed on August 21, 2026.
Who can apply for Manufacturing Extension Partnership Center State Competition?
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 Manufacturing Extension Partnership Center State Competition?
Closed August 21, 2026. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.
Who has won Manufacturing Extension Partnership grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were California Manufacturing Technology Consulting, University of Texas at Arlington, New York Department of Economic Development. The program made 146 awards worth $669 million in that time.