Standards Coordination Office Curricula Development Cooperative Agreement Program
ID: 358185Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

National Institute of Standards and Technology (DOC-NIST)

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Science and Technology and other Research and Development

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/358185
Timeline
    Description

    The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is inviting applications for the Standards Coordination Office Curricula Development Cooperative Agreement Program (SCO CD CAP) for Fiscal Year 2025. This program aims to support accredited institutions of higher education in developing undergraduate and graduate curricula that incorporate documentary standards and standardization processes, thereby enhancing education in these critical areas. The initiative is designed to foster a future workforce with a robust understanding of the value of standards, which is essential for innovation and industrial competitiveness. NIST plans to fund up to eight projects at $100,000 each, with applications due by April 14, 2025, and the anticipated project start date is August 15, 2025. For further inquiries, interested applicants can contact Misty L. Roosa at nofo@nist.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    nofo@nist.gov
    Files
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    2025-NIST-SCOCD-01.pdf
    The U.S. Department of Commerce's National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is announcing the Standards Coordination Office Curricula Development Cooperative Agreement Program (SCO CD CAP) for Fiscal Year 2025. This program invites accredited institutions of higher education to develop undergraduate and graduate curricula that incorporate documentary standards and information on standardization processes. Applicants are expected to strengthen education in these areas to foster a future workforce equipped with a strong understanding of standards' value. NIST will fund up to eight projects at $100,000 each, with awards spanning a three-year project period. The anticipated start date is August 15, 2025, with application submissions due by April 14, 2025. Funding can support the design, testing, and evaluation of educational materials and outreach plans. Eligible projects must be coordinated closely with NIST to ensure a sustainable approach and broader dissemination of project results. The review process for applications will consider the project's merit, communication plan, personnel qualifications, and resource availability. Award recipients will engage in collaborative workshops to share findings and promote educational integration across U.S. colleges and universities. This initiative underscores NIST's commitment to innovation and enhancing industrial competitiveness through educational advancements in standards and measurement science.
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