The funding will support 13 high-impact projects related to pandemic response.

View as a Web Page Commerce Department Awards $54 Million in American Rescue Act Grants to Increase Access to Advanced Manufacturing Opportunities The U.S. Department of Commerce's National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has awarded nearly $54 million in grants for 13 high-impact projects for research, development and testbeds for pandemic response. The funding, which was provided by the American Rescue Act, will support projects at eight manufacturing innovation institutes in the Manufacturing USA® network, working with more 80 partners including leading research universities, nonprofits, and small and large manufacturers. "Rebuilding our manufacturing economy is an essential component to strengthening our communities and creating opportunity for all Americans," said Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo. "The breadth and variety of these awards shows that manufacturing can be an economic driver in every community. From creating an advanced manufacturing testbed in Appalachia, to building clean, reliable power in Native American communities, these grants are essential to creating manufacturing jobs and skills in every corner of America." Read More

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