Congressionally-Identified Projects
CFDA 11.617 Active
Cooperative Agreements
Project Grants (Cooperative Agreements)
No open Grants.gov opportunities under this program right now.
Browse all Department of Commerce programs →
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Latest annual funding (estimated)
$285.5M FY2025
Program Objective
To assist various organizations identified by Congress to achieve objectives specified by Congress.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- Public nonprofits
- Other public organizations
- For-profit organizations
- Private nonprofits
- Other private organizations
Organizations specifically identified by Congress in agency appropriations legislation.
Beneficiaries
- 15
- 16
- 18
- 7
- 8
Beneficiaries are those served by the organizations receiving awards.
How to Apply
Application Procedure
Submit all standard forms (SF-424 Series Forms), project proposal and budget following the format specified by the Department of Commerce.
Award Procedure
Applications are reviewed by NIST and awards are issued by the Grants and Agreements Management Division.
Program details & compliance
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
Assistance is provided to implement specific projects identified by Congress.
Reporting & Compliance
Audit Required
Yes
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