Department of Commerce — Federal Assistance Programs

To advance fundamental and applied research in quantum physics and precision measurement through a renewed cooperative agreement between NIST and the University of Colorado Boulder, fostering…

University personnel will perform research in the broad area of quantum computer science and quantum information theory. These activities will be undertaken upon request by and…

To advance research in quantum science and technology through close collaboration between university researchers and scientists at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).

Enhance competitiveness, productivity, and technological performance in United States manufacturing. Establish, maintain, and support Manufacturing Extension Centers and services, the functions of which are to improve…

To provide grants and cooperative agreements to help identify, determine sources of, assess, reduce, and prevent marine debris and its adverse impacts on the marine environment…

The purpose of these grants is to bridge scientific research (fisheries, ecosystems, capacity building) with public outreach as well as student and constituent training to build…

To provide financial assistance for research and development projects that will provide information for the full and wise use and enhancement of fishery resources in the…

Nondiscretionary funding under this authorization provides support to State and federal agencies for the collection and analysis of information on marine mammals that occur in U.S…

The National Marine Sanctuary Program conducts and supports research and monitoring, education and outreach, and resource protection programs tailored to the management needs of each sanctuary.…

Provides funding for the conservation, protection, or management actions that promote the recovery of protected sea turtle species.

Through the Market Development Cooperator Program (MDCP), the International Trade Administration (ITA) aims to develop, maintain and expand foreign markets for nonagricultural goods and services produced…

Through the Market Development Cooperator Program (MDCP), the International Trade Administration (ITA) aims to develop, maintain and expand foreign markets for nonagricultural goods and services produced…

The Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA), a bureau of the U.S. Department of Commerce, will provide Federal assistance to support innovative projects seeking to promote and…

The Minority Business Development Agency’s (MBDA) Capital Readiness Program (Program) was designed to help close the entrepreneurship gap between socially and economically disadvantaged individuals (SEDI) and…

MBDA's American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian Project provides support for the American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian communities (AIANNH) and has been one…

These awards will be used to identify, screen, promote, and refer minority business enterprises (MBEs) to specialized advanced manufacturing programs (e.g., the NIST Manufacturing Extension Program…

To provide scientific and engineering research and technology transfer for measurement and standards.

To support activities that develop, expand, strengthen, or sustain NIST partnership programs and/or support the conduct of research or a recipient's portion of collaborative research in…

To support the conduct of activities that expand, strengthen, or enhance NIST partnership programs within the mission of NIST’s Director for Innovation and Industry Services (ADIIS)…

to support activities that promote the compatibility of United States national measurement standards with those of other nations.