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NIST Broad Agency Announcement (BAA)

NIST BAA — Cooperative Agreements

Offers external-research support through NIST-linked opportunities in measurement science and standards.

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The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), an agency of the U.S. Department of Commerce established in 1901, issues Broad Agency Announcements (BAAs) and Notices of Funding Opportunity (NOFOs) through Grants.gov to fund external research aligned with its mission of advancing measurement science, standards, and technology for U.S. innovation and industrial competitiveness. Awards ta…

What this grant funds

Cooperative agreements and grants for external researchers — universities, nonprofits, and companies — to advance NIST measurement science, standards, quantum information science, advanced communications, cybersecurity, and advanced manufacturing research priorities.

Key facts
CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Rolling
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.Rolling
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Cooperative agreement
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—
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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: www.nist.gov