Standards Coordination Office Curricula Development Cooperative Agreement Program

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is seeking applications from accredited institutions of higher education for the Standards Coordination Office Curricula Development Cooperative Agreement Program. The program aims to develop undergraduate and/or graduate level curricula that incorporate documentary standards, standards development, and standardization of information and content. The recipients will work with NIST to strengthen education and learn about documentary standards, standards development, and standardization. Key aspects of the program include: • Developing curriculum to educate students about documentary standards and standardization • Creating sustainable approaches, methods, and models that can be replicated and/or built upon by other institutions • Disseminating project information, results, and outcomes through internal and external outreach • Collaborating with industry and community colleges to benefit undergraduate and/or graduate students Eligible applicants must be accredited institutions of higher education located in the United States or its territories. The application package is available at Grants.gov, and the submission deadline is July 13, 2026.