FY2024 Manufacturing USA Institute – AI for Resilient Manufacturing
ID: 355558Type: Posted
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Buyer

National Institute of Standards and Technology (DOC-NIST)

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Science and Technology and other Research and Development

Funding Instrument

Other

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/355558
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    The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is offering a funding opportunity through the FY2024 Manufacturing USA Institute, aimed at establishing an institute focused on enhancing the resilience of U.S. manufacturing using artificial intelligence (AI). The initiative seeks to integrate AI into manufacturing processes, emphasizing applied research and workforce development, with the goal of fostering innovation and improving supply chain resilience. Eligible applicants include accredited institutions of higher education, non-profit and for-profit organizations based in the U.S., and state and local governments, with funding available up to $70 million over five years, requiring a non-federal cost-share of equal value. Concept papers are due by September 30, 2024, followed by full proposals due by November 10, 2024; for more information, interested parties can contact Cheryl Leonard at ManufacturingUSA@nist.gov.

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    The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) announces funding opportunities through the FY2024 Manufacturing USA Institute, focusing on the establishment of an institute dedicated to enhancing U.S. manufacturing resilience using artificial intelligence (AI). Eligible applicants include accredited educational institutions and U.S.-based organizations. The funding opportunity is valued at up to $70 million over a five-year period, requiring a non-federal cost-share of equal value. The initiative seeks to integrate AI into manufacturing processes, with an emphasis on applied research and workforce development. Applications will undergo a two-stage process, beginning with concept papers due by September 30, 2024, followed by invitations for full proposals by November 10, 2024. NIST will facilitate informational webinars and in-person meetings for potential applicants to enhance collaboration. This program aims to strengthen American manufacturing capabilities, improve production efficiency, and enhance supply chain resilience through innovative AI technologies, ultimately fostering a skilled workforce for the future of manufacturing in the U.S. Additional submission details, requirements, and eligibility criteria are outlined within the full announcement.
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