NIST Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) Services for Manufacturers
Open continuously
No deadline — apply whenever you are ready.
Subsidised consulting and technical assistance for small and medium-sized manufacturers, delivered by an MEP Center in each of the 50 states and Puerto Rico. Manufacturers typically pay a discounted fee rather than receiving cash.
U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology
public · national
Deadline: rolling
This funder does not publish a success rate. We rank it using the rate observed across similar programmes and label it as an estimate rather than implying we know.
Quick — mostly identity and bank details.
Who can apply
- small enterprises
- Sectors: manufacturing
- Stage: seed, growth
- Locally registered entity required
Open to US small and medium-sized manufacturers. Services cover continuous improvement, supply chain, cybersecurity, automation, workforce and technology adoption.
How to apply
- Find your state's MEP Center via nist.gov/mep/centers
- Request an assessment or project scoping call
Source. https://www.nist.gov/mep — checked 2026-08-14 · not human-checked