NTIA-PWSCIF-24-01: Public Wireless Supply Chain Innovation Fund Grant Program - Open Radio Commercialization and Innovation
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 2024.
National Institute of Standards and Technology offered grants to the applicants described in the notice. Applications closed on July 17, 2024.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed July 3, 2024. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award amountsNot given on Grants.gov
- Cost sharingRequired
- Funding typeGrant
Key dates
| Posted | May 7, 2024 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | July 17, 2024 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | August 9, 2024 |
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)
Eligible entities include for-profit companies, non-profit companies, institutions of higher education, industry groups, and partnerships consisting of two or more such entities. SRFA 1 applicants must also meet the eligibility requirements listed in Section 2.2.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Most of the program's money (45% over five years) went to small businesses.
- The notice requires cost sharing or matching funds, so you must contribute part of the project cost.
What the grant funds
This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is the second issued under the Public Wireless Supply Chain Innovation Fund (Innovation Fund). The Innovation Fund is an NTIA-administered competitive grant program that seeks to accelerate the development, deployment, and adoption of open and interoperable radio access networks (RAN). In this second NOFO, NTIA aims to advance open radio unit (RU) commercialization and innovation by funding activities that 1) accelerate the development of open RU products to the point where they meet carrier needs and are ready for commercial trials, and 2) improve the overall performance and capabilities of open RUs through targeted research and development. The RU is the largest part of the carrier network and an easy entry point to the network, offering a low-risk deployment option to Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) interested in Open RAN. Investing in the commercialization and innovation of these components in the Innovation Fund’s second funding opportunity can spur MNO adoption of open RUs during upcoming equipment buying cycles, generating momentum toward greater MNO adoption of the broader suite of open and interoperable RAN components. The transition to open and interoperable wireless networks becomes a more feasible and attractive proposition in the wireless market when there is broad deployment of open RUs that meet or exceed MNO requirements, and components are available from suppliers at scale.
Who has won Public Wireless Supply Chain Innovation Fund Grant Program grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Public Wireless Supply Chain Innovation Fund Grant Program (11.038) awarded $550 million across 35 grant awards, an average of $15.7 million per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dish Wireless L.L.C. | Colorado | 1 | $50.0 million |
| Abside Networks Inc | Massachusetts | 1 | $46.8 million |
| Nokia of America Corporation | New Jersey | 1 | $45.0 million |
| John Mezzalingua Associates LLC | New York | 1 | $43.9 million |
| Airspan Networks Inc. | Florida | 1 | $42.7 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 NTIA-PWSCIF-24-01 still open?
No. It closed on July 17, 2024.
Who can apply for Public Wireless Supply Chain Innovation Fund Grant Program - Open Radio Commercialization and Innovation?
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 Public Wireless Supply Chain Innovation Fund Grant Program - Open Radio Commercialization and Innovation?
Closed July 17, 2024. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.
Who has won Public Wireless Supply Chain Innovation Fund Grant Program grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Dish Wireless L.L.C., Abside Networks Inc, Nokia of America Corporation. The program made 35 awards worth $550 million in that time.