Opportunity Information: Apply for 2020 NIST MEP AMTS 01
The Advanced Manufacturing Technology Services grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number: 2020 NIST MEP AMTS 01) is a discretionary cooperative agreement offered by the U.S. Department of Commerce through the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). It is specifically aimed at organizations that already hold Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) Center cooperative agreements, meaning only current MEP Centers are eligible to apply. The program sits within the Science and Technology and other Research and Development activity category (CFDA 11.611) and is designed to help expand and deliver practical advanced manufacturing technology services to U.S. manufacturers, with a strong emphasis on supporting small U.S. manufacturers.
At its core, the opportunity focuses on helping manufacturers adopt Industry 4.0 (also referred to as Manufacturing 4.0) approaches. In this program, Industry 4.0 is defined broadly as any mix of technologies that enable digitally connected, smart manufacturing operations, both inside factories and across supply chains. Rather than limiting applicants to a narrow set of tools, NIST frames Industry 4.0 in a flexible way so that projects can address real-world needs, whether that involves deploying connected production systems, improving data flow and decision-making on the shop floor, integrating digital systems across suppliers and customers, or implementing other technology combinations that move manufacturers toward smarter, more connected operations.
The intended outcomes are practical business and competitiveness gains for small manufacturers. NIST expects supported services to help companies improve product quality and innovation, increase manufacturing process efficiency, and strengthen supply chain connectivity. The overall idea is that when smaller firms can effectively implement these technologies, they can respond faster to market demands, reduce waste and downtime, improve consistency, and operate more competitively. Over time, NIST anticipates that these improvements translate into stronger market position and new growth opportunities for those small manufacturers, including the ability to win more business and participate more effectively in modern supply chains.
From a funding standpoint, NIST anticipates making about three awards, with an award ceiling of $1,000,000 per award. The announcement was created on December 23, 2019, with an original closing date of February 6, 2020. Because the funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, recipients should expect substantial federal involvement compared with a standard grant, typically meaning closer coordination with NIST on project direction, reporting, and performance objectives.
In summary, this opportunity is a targeted investment in scaling Industry 4.0-related service delivery through the existing national MEP Center network. It is structured to help MEP Centers bring hands-on, technology-focused assistance to small U.S. manufacturers so they can adopt smart manufacturing solutions, improve operational performance, and become more competitive and growth-ready in an increasingly digital manufacturing landscape.Apply for 2020 NIST MEP AMTS 01
- The Department of Commerce, National Institute of Standards and Technology in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Advanced Manufacturing Technology Services" 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 Dec 23, 2019.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 06, 2020. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 3 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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