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Policy/press release/2026-09-15

NIST Awards Over $31.7 Million in Grants for Manufacturing and Cybersecurity

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) announced two separate grant awards, totaling over $31.7 million. These grants, reported directly by NIST, include more than $30 million for Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) Centers across 11 states and Puerto Rico, and over $1.7 million to support cybersecurity workforce development in 8 states.

What every outlet reports

  • NIST awarded grants
  • Grants were for MEP Centers
  • Grants were for cybersecurity workforce development
  • NIST is the source of the information

Figures reported differently

MEP Center Grant AmountMore Than $30 Million
MEP Center Locations11 States and Puerto Rico
Cybersecurity Grant AmountMore Than $1.7 Million
Cybersecurity Locations8 States

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