Measurement Science and Engineering (MSE) Research Grant Program-Associate Director for Innovation and Industry Services (ADIIS)

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Program Funding

Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.

Latest annual funding (estimated)
$18M FY2026
$12M
FY24
$15M
FY25
$18M
FY26*
* estimated

Program Objective

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) Directorate.

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants

  • For-Profit Organization
  • Nonprofit Organization
  • U.S. State Government
  • Tribal Government (other)
  • County Government
  • Local
  • State
  • Tribal
  • Other

Beneficiaries

  • Specific Restrictions (Determined at NOFO Level)

U.S. industries, manufacturers, research institutions, universities, and technology innovation ecosystems.

How to Apply

Award Procedure

Applications are reviewed by technical experts and NIST officials. Final award decisions are made by the Associate Director for Innovation and Industry Services or designee.

Approval timelines depend on the review process and federal funding availability.

Program details & compliance

Description

The ADIIS Grant Program seeks to promote technology innovation and US industrial competitiveness in critical and emerging technologies through support of industry and technology studies, research and development (R&D) activities, technology commercialization pathway development, or innovation support programs. The ADIIS Directorate’s current partnership programs include the Baldridge Performance Excellence Program, the Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP), programs within the NIST Office of Advanced Manufacturing, and programs within the NIST Technology Partnerships Office. Funded research seeks to bolster measurements, standards, data and technology R&D within these partnership programs, or through new partnerships.

Mission Categories

Primary: Research and Development

Use of Funds

Allowed Uses

• Research and development activities
• Measurement science and metrology research
• Standards development
• Technology innovation collaborations
• Workshops, conferences, and outreach activities

Required Documentation

Any required credentials/documentation will be announced in a federal funding opportunity announcement. 2 CFR 200, Subpart E - Cost Principles applies to this program.
2 CFR 200, Subpart E - Cost Principles applies to this program.

Reporting & Compliance

Audit Required
Yes — Random
Records Retention
3 years

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

Contacts

Bryana Head
301-975-4886
Network Agreements Management Division NIST Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) 100 Bureau Drive, Gaithersburg, MD 20899
Data from SAM.gov Federal Assistance Listings. Source published: 2026-04-30. Spec v2.0. Last synced: 2026-05-28 07:23:25.