Smart Grid Interoperability Standards Cooperative Agreement Program
NIST invites applications from eligible applicants for a program with substantial NIST participation that will support continuous innovation of the electrical grid through the coordination and acceleration of standards development and harmonization and advancement of the interoperability and security
of smart grid devices and systems.
The applicant will work with NIST in its fulfillment of standards coordination activities as mandated under the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (EISA).
The applicant will work with NIST in its fulfillment of standards coordination activities as mandated under the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (EISA).
Agency: Department of Commerce
Office: National Institute of Standards and Technology
Estimated Funding: Not Available
Office: National Institute of Standards and Technology
Estimated Funding: Not Available
Obtain Full Opportunity Text:
Link to 2015-NIST-SGIS-01 Full Announcement/FFO document
Additional Information of Eligibility:
Institutions of higher education, non-profit organizations, state and local governments, and for-profit organizations, located in the United States and its territories.
An eligible organization may work individually or include proposed subawards or contracts with others in a project proposal, effectively forming a team or consortium.
Full Opportunity Web Address:
http://www.nist.gov/smartgrid/upload/20150424-NISTSmart-Grid-FFO.pdf
Contact:
Christopher HuntonGrants Technical AssistantPhone 301-975-5718
Agency Email Description:
Agency Contact
Agency Email:
christopher.hunton@nist.gov
Date Posted:
2015-04-24
Application Due Date:
2015-06-24
Archive Date:
2015-07-24
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