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NIST MEP Competitive Awards Program (CAP)

NIST MEP Competitive Awards Program (CAP)

Supports manufacturing modernization by funding MEP Center competitive awards in workforce training, advanced production, and resilience planning.

Between cyclesNIST Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP)United States
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About

The NIST Manufacturing Extension Partnership Competitive Awards Program (CAP) is a supplemental cooperative-agreement vehicle operated by the National Institute of Standards and Technology under the U.S. Department of Commerce. CAP funds project-based expansions of capability at existing MEP Centers — the nationwide network of nonprofit and university-hosted centers that deliver hands-on manufactu…

What this grant funds

Expanding MEP Center capabilities in Industry 4.0, workforce development, and supply-chain resilience beyond the scope of the base cooperative agreement.

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.null–36 months
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: 22 Jul 2026Source: www.nist.gov