Deadline: 23 September 2016
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), United States Department of Commerce (DoC) is currently inviting applications for its Disaster Resilience (DR) Research Grants Program with an aim to advance the principles of resilience in building design and building codes and standards.
Research proposals must support the overall effort of developing science-based building codes by evaluating potential technologies and architectural design criteria to improve disaster resilience in the built environment.
Research Projects
- National Windstorm Impact Reduction Program and Structural Performance under Multi-Hazard Program.
- Disaster and Failure Studies Program.
- Wild land Urban Interface Fire Program.
- National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program.
Funding Information
- NIST anticipates that up to approximately $3,000,000 may be available for NIST to fund new DR Research Grants Program projects.
- NIST anticipates funding five to fifteen awards in the range of $300,000 to $1,000,000 each with project performance periods of up to three (3) years.
Eligibility Criteria
- Eligibility for all programs listed in this FFO is open to all non Federal entities.
- Eligible applicants include institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations, for-profit organizations, state and local governments, Indian tribes, hospitals, foreign public entities, and foreign governments.
- NIST is not able to accept an application from an individual unaffiliated with a sponsoring applicant organization.
How to Apply
Interested applicants can apply via the given website.
Eligible Country: United States
For more information, please visit grants.gov.