2026 Congressionally Identified Construction Grant Program
Summary
NIST published a Notice of Funding Opportunity for the 2026 Congressionally Identified Construction Grant Program. The non-competitive grants support extramural construction projects identified by Congress under Public Law 119-74 (January 23, 2026). Eligible applicants are limited to entities specifically listed in Section IV of the NOFO, with applications closing on May 11, 2026.
What changed
NIST has published a new Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO 2026-NIST-CICGP-01) for the Congressionally Identified Construction Grant Program, funded under H.R. 6938/Public Law 119-74. The program provides non-competitive grants for construction projects to entities specifically identified by Congress in the Joint Explanatory Statement.
Affected parties include state, local, and tribal government entities and nonprofit organizations that were designated as eligible recipients in the Congressional Joint Explanatory Statement. These entities should review Section IV of the NOFO to confirm their project eligibility and prepare applications before the May 11, 2026 closing date. No cost sharing or matching funds are required.
What to do next
- Review NOFO Section IV to confirm entity eligibility
- Prepare and submit application via Grants.gov by May 11, 2026
- Contact grants@nist.gov for eligibility questions
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2026 Congressionally Identified Construction Grant Program
Agency: National Institute of Standards and Technology
Assistance Listings: 11.071 -- 2026 Congressionally Identified Construction Grants
Last Updated: April 10, 2026 View version history on Grants.gov
Description
NIST is seeking applications from Congressionally identified entities for extramural construction projects, to be funded by NIST, in accordance with H.R. 6938, the " Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026,” Public Law 119-74 (January 23, 2026).
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Miscellaneous
- Other
Additional information
This NOFO is for a non-competitive award to support “Community Projects Funding” identified by Congress and listed in the Joint Explanatory Statement accompanying Public Law 119-74. The only eligible applicants for this NOFO are the entities identified below in Section IV. Applicant Projects.
Grantor contact information
Description
Misty Roosa
Program Analyst
Documents
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| File name | Description | Last updated |
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| FY26STRSConstruction_NOFO.pdf | 2026-NIST-CICGP-01 NOFO | Apr 10, 2026 03:06 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
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Closing: May 11, 2026
Application process
This site is a work in progress. Go to www.grants.gov to apply, track application status, and subscribe to updates. View on Grants.gov
Award
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Program Funding
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Expected awards
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Funding opportunity number:
2026-NIST-CICGP-01
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
No Funding instrument type:
Grant
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
-- Category of Funding Activity:
Science technology and other research and development
Category Explanation:
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History
Version:
1
Posted date:
April 10, 2026
Archive date:
June 10, 2026
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