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HCN Grants Est. 2026
No. 2026-NIST-SCOCD-01 · National Institute of Standards and Technology
Open

Standards Coordination Office Curricula Development Cooperative Agreement Program

grants.gov listing ↗ Full announcement (NOFO) ↗
Dealbreakers No cost share required
No audit required
“Non-federal cost sharing incorporated into the budget of an approved financial assistance award is subject to audit in the same general manner as Federal award funds.” — From the announcement
Not reimbursement-only
“NIST will reimburse applicants for proposed indirect (F&A) costs in accordance with 2 CFR § 200.414.” — From the announcement

At a glance

This program funds the development of undergraduate and/or graduate curricula, course modules, seminars, and learning materials that include documentary standards, standards development, and standardization. Eligible applicants are accredited U.S. institutions of higher education in the United States or its territories; foreign public entities and foreign organizations are not eligible, and federal entities may only participate as unfunded collaborators. NIST expects to make up to eight awards of up to $95,000 each, with a project period of up to three years, and the awards will be fully funded in the first year. Cost sharing is not required but is encouraged. The program is limited to curriculum work for higher education and does not fund K-12 education, workforce/industry education, research, food or catering, or equipment and supplies over $3,000 combined.

AI-generated summary — verify against the announcement

What it funds

  • Science and Technology and other Research and Development
  • Training, Fellowship & Career Development
  • Students & Learners (K-12 and Postsecondary)
  • Higher Education Access, Institutions & Humanities
  • STEM Education & Research Training
Official description from grants.gov

The NIST Standards Coordination Office Curricula Development Cooperative Agreement Program (SCOCD CAP) is seeking applications from eligible applicants for activities to develop undergraduate and/or graduate level curricula to incorporate documentary standards, standards development, and standardization of information and content into seminars, modules, courses, and learning resources. The recipients will work with NIST to strengthen education and learn about documentary standards, standards development, and standardizatio n.

Who can apply

  • Others
Geographic restriction None found in the announcement — likely nationwide