Simpler Grants.gov #2026-NIST-SCOCD-01

NIST Standards Curricula Development Cooperative Agreement Program

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), part of the U.S. Department of Commerce, is inviting accredited U.S. institutions of higher education to apply for the Standards Coordination Office Curricula Development Cooperative Agreement Program (SCOCD CAP). - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Commerce - National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) - Standards Coordination Office - Program Details: - Up to eight cooperative agreements will be awarded - Each award is up to $95,000 - Project performance period is up to three years - Funding is provided in the first year, with most costs expected in the first 24 months - Scope of Work: - Develop undergraduate and/or graduate curricula that integrate documentary standards, standards development, and standardization into seminars, modules, courses, and learning resources - Focus on STEM and related disciplines (e.g., law, public policy, business) - Projects must include sustainable curriculum models, plans for broad dissemination, collaboration, and evaluation - Participation in NIST workshops and submission of final summary papers are required - Notable Requirements: - Only U.S.-based accredited institutions of higher education are eligible - K-12 education, workforce/industry training, and research projects are not eligible - No cost sharing is required, but voluntary non-federal cost share may be considered - No OEMs or commercial vendors are specified, as this is a grant for curriculum development, not product procurement

Description

The NIST Standards Coordination Office Curricula Development Cooperative Agreement Program (SCOCD CAP) seeks applications from eligible applicants to develop undergraduate and/or graduate level curricula incorporating documentary standards, standards development, and standardization into seminars, modules, courses, and learning resources. The program aims to strengthen education and understanding of standards and standardization. Eligible applicants are accredited institutions of higher education located in the United States or its territories. The program anticipates funding up to eight awards, each up to $95,000, with a project performance period of up to three years.

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