Opportunity Information: Apply for 2024 NIST MEP 01
This funding opportunity is a competitive award from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to select an organization to operate the Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) Center for the State of Florida. The award will be made as a cooperative agreement, meaning NIST will have substantial involvement in the project compared with a standard grant. The chosen operator will deliver manufacturing extension services across Florida, with a core focus on supporting small and mid-sized manufacturers (SMMs). In practical terms, that typically means providing hands-on assistance, technical and business consulting, and connections to expertise that help manufacturers improve productivity, adopt new technologies, strengthen quality systems, and become more competitive.
The Florida MEP Center funded through this competition will join the MEP National Network, a nationwide system made up of 51 MEP Centers serving every state and Puerto Rico. The network also includes a large field presence of trusted advisors and subject-matter experts operating through hundreds of service locations. Being part of this network generally brings shared tools, common performance expectations, coordinated initiatives, and access to broader technical resources that can be brought to bear for Florida manufacturers.
Eligibility is restricted by statute. Applicants must be US-based nonprofit institutions, institutions of higher education, or state, local, territorial, or tribal governments, or a consortium of these types of entities, as authorized under 15 U.S.C. 278k(a)(5). The notice also clarifies that individuals and unincorporated sole proprietors are not eligible because they do not qualify as non-federal entities for this program. Federal entities cannot receive funding under this announcement, but they may participate as collaborators without receiving federal funds.
The competition also allows for incumbent participation under specific conditions. Under 15 U.S.C. 278k(h)(2), an existing MEP Center that has received federal financial assistance for ten consecutive years and is determined by the Secretary to be in good standing is eligible to apply under this notice of funding opportunity. That provision is designed to allow experienced current operators to compete to continue serving the state, while still requiring them to apply through the open competitive process described in the NOFO.
Key administrative details included in the posting are: the opportunity title is "Award Competition for Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) Center in the State of Florida," the funding opportunity number is 2024 NIST MEP 01, and the program is listed under CFDA 11.611. The opportunity is categorized as discretionary funding, and the activity area is Science and Technology and other Research and Development. The original application closing date is July 1, 2024. The announcement as provided does not specify an award ceiling or the expected number of awards. The notice was created on April 30, 2024.Apply for 2024 NIST MEP 01
- The National Institute of Standards and Technology in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Award Competition for Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) Center in the State of Florida" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 11.611.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2024-04-30.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2024-07-01. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: Others.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is this funding opportunity?
This is a competitive funding opportunity from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to select an organization to operate the Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) Center for the State of Florida.
2) What is the official title of the opportunity?
The opportunity title is "Award Competition for Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) Center in the State of Florida."
3) What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is 2024 NIST MEP 01.
4) What is the CFDA number listed for this program?
The program is listed under CFDA 11.611.
5) What type of award will be made (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
The award will be made as a cooperative agreement. This means NIST will have substantial involvement in the project compared with a standard grant.
6) Is this a competitive opportunity?
Yes. The posting describes this as a competitive award, and applicants (including eligible incumbents) must apply through the competitive process described in the notice of funding opportunity (NOFO).
7) What is the purpose of funding a Florida MEP Center?
The selected operator will deliver manufacturing extension services across Florida, with a core focus on supporting small and mid-sized manufacturers (SMMs). The intent is to help manufacturers improve productivity, adopt new technologies, strengthen quality systems, and become more competitive.
8) What kinds of services will the Florida MEP Center provide?
Based on the description provided, services typically include hands-on assistance, technical and business consulting, and connections to expertise to support improvements in productivity, technology adoption, quality systems, and competitiveness.
9) Who is the primary audience the Florida MEP Center is expected to serve?
The core focus is on small and mid-sized manufacturers (SMMs) located in Florida.
10) How does the Florida MEP Center relate to the MEP National Network?
The Florida MEP Center funded through this competition will join the MEP National Network, a nationwide system made up of 51 MEP Centers serving every state and Puerto Rico. The network also includes a large field presence of trusted advisors and subject-matter experts operating through hundreds of service locations.
11) What does being part of the MEP National Network generally provide?
Being part of the network generally brings shared tools, common performance expectations, coordinated initiatives, and access to broader technical resources that can be used to support Florida manufacturers.
12) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is restricted by statute. Applicants must be U.S.-based nonprofit institutions, institutions of higher education, or state, local, territorial, or tribal governments, or a consortium of these types of entities, as authorized under 15 U.S.C. 278k(a)(5).
13) Can a consortium apply?
Yes. A consortium of eligible entity types (U.S.-based nonprofits, institutions of higher education, or state/local/territorial/tribal governments) is permitted, as authorized under 15 U.S.C. 278k(a)(5).
14) Are individuals eligible to apply?
No. The notice clarifies that individuals are not eligible because they do not qualify as non-federal entities for this program.
15) Are unincorporated sole proprietors eligible to apply?
No. The notice clarifies that unincorporated sole proprietors are not eligible because they do not qualify as non-federal entities for this program.
16) Can federal entities apply for and receive funding?
No. Federal entities cannot receive funding under this announcement.
17) Can a federal entity participate in any way?
Yes. Federal entities may participate as collaborators, but they may not receive federal funds under this announcement.
18) Can the current (incumbent) Florida MEP Center operator apply?
The competition allows incumbent participation under specific conditions. Under 15 U.S.C. 278k(h)(2), an existing MEP Center that has received federal financial assistance for ten consecutive years and is determined by the Secretary to be in good standing is eligible to apply under this notice of funding opportunity.
19) Does incumbent eligibility mean the incumbent automatically receives the award?
No. The provision is designed to allow experienced current operators to compete to continue serving the state, but it still requires them to apply through the open competitive process described in the NOFO.
20) What is the application deadline?
The original application closing date is July 1, 2024.
21) What is the funding category for this opportunity?
The opportunity is categorized as discretionary funding.
22) What activity area is associated with this opportunity?
The activity area is listed as Science and Technology and other Research and Development.
23) Does the posting specify an award ceiling?
No. The announcement as provided does not specify an award ceiling.
24) Does the posting specify the expected number of awards?
No. The announcement as provided does not specify the expected number of awards.
25) When was this notice created?
The notice was created on April 30, 2024.
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