Measurement and Engineering Research and Standards
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Program Objective
To provide scientific and engineering research and technology transfer for measurement and standards.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- State governments
- Local governments
- Public nonprofits
- Federally recognized tribes
- Non-government (general)
- For-profit organizations
- Private nonprofits
- Other private organizations
Institutions of higher education (e.g. universities and colleges), professional institutes and associations, nonprofit organizations, State and local governments, laboratories, and commercial organizations.
Beneficiaries
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Universities, colleges, professional institutes and associations, nonprofit organizations, State and local governments, and commercial organizations.
How to Apply
Application Procedure
Applicants should reply to Notices of Funding Opportunities posted at www.grants.gov.
Award Procedure
Award process based upon published selection criteria.
Regular programs approval times are from 6 to 9 months.
Program details & compliance
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
Grant money will be used to further scientific and engineering research and technology transfer in areas of fire research, building research, precision measurement, automation manufacturing, materials science, chemistry, physics, biotechnology, electronics, optical technologies, mathematics, neutron research, nanoscale science and technology, manufacturing engineering, communications and information science and technology, and other areas of specific research. Focus areas of high interest include: energy, environment, information technology/cybersecurity, biosciences/healthcare, disaster resilience, manufacturing, physical infrastructure, forensic sciences, and communications technology, including public safety.
Required Documentation
Applicants must have and demonstrate scientific competence in areas of research for which grants are requested. Costs will be determined in accordance with applicable cost principles found at 2 CFR Part 200, Subpart E.
Reporting & Compliance
Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts
- Subpart B — General Provisions
- Subpart C — Pre-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart D — Post-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart E — Cost Principles
- Subpart F — Audit Requirements