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NIST Information Related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009
Overview of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Recovery Act)
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Recovery Act) was signed into law by President Obama on February 17, 2009. It is an unprecedented effort to jumpstart our economy, create or save millions of jobs, and put a down payment on addressing long-neglected challenges so our country can thrive in the 21st century. The Act is an extraordinary response to a crisis unlike any since the Great Depression, and includes measures to modernize our nation's infrastructure, enhance energy independence, expand educational opportunities, preserve and improve affordable health care, provide tax relief, and protect those in greatest need.
Implementing the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Recovery Act) at NIST
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act provides a total of $610 million in funding to NIST. The funding includes:
- $220 million for NIST laboratory research, measurements, and other services supporting economic growth and U.S. innovation through funding of such items as competitive grants; research fellowships; and advanced measurement equipment and supplies;
- $360 million to address NIST’s backlog of maintenance and renovation projects and for construction of new facilities and laboratories, including $180 million for a competitive construction grant program for funding research science buildings outside of NIST;
- $20 million in funds transferred from the Department of Health and Human Services for standards-related research that supports the security and interoperability of electronic medical records to reduce health care costs and improve the quality of care; and
- $10 million in funds transferred from the Department of Energy to help develop a comprehensive framework for a nationwide, fully interoperable smart grid for the U.S. electric power system.
For further information see: questions and answers.
Agency Plans and Reports
Major Communications
- Major Communications, May 28, 2009
- Major Communications, May 11, 2009
- Major Communications, April 14, 2009
- Major Communications, March 23, 2009
- Major Communications, March 3, 2009
- Major Communications, February 25, 2009
Financial and Activity Reports/Weekly Reports
- Financial and Activity Report, July 10, 2009
- Financial and Activity Report, May 22, 2009
- Financial and Activity Report, May 15, 2009
- Financial and Activity Report, April 17, 2009
- Financial and Activity Report, April 10, 2009
News Items
- NIST Awards $55.5 Million in Grants for New University Research Facilities, 07/20/09
- NIST Seeks Proposals for $20 Million Recovery Act Program, 06/15/09
- Congress Approves NIST's Recovery Plan to Create Jobs and Foster Innovation, 05/08/09
- NIST to Receive $610 Million Through Recovery Act, 03/03/09
Learn more about our programs
- Vice President Biden Outlines Funding for Smart Grid Initiatives (White House release, 4/16/09)
- NIST Announces Three-Phase Plan for Smart Grid Standards, Paving Way for More Efficient, Reliable Electricity (04/13/09)
- Additional links to relevant program area descriptions will be provided in the near future.
Contacts with Registered Lobbyists
How to Apply
- Construction Grant Program
- Measurement Science and Engineering Research Grants Program
- Measurement Science and Engineering Fellowship Program
Central federal government funding Web sites: Grants.gov, FBO.gov
Department of Commerce Recovery Act Information
Department of Commerce Office of the Inspector General Web site
NIST program questions: Public Inquiries Unit: (301) 975-NIST (6478), TTY (301) 975-8295, NIST, 100 Bureau Drive, Stop 1070, Gaithersburg, MD 20899-1070
Technical website questions: DO-webmaster@nist.gov
NIST is an agency of the U.S. Department of Commerce.
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Date created: 02/17/09 Last updated: July 21, 2009 Contact: inquiries@nist.gov
