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National Strategy for Trusted Identities in Cyberspace (NSTIC) Pilots: Trusted Online Credentials for Accessing Government Services Cooperative Agreement Program

National Institute of Standards and Technology

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Rolling / OpenLast verified: 2026-06-19

About This Grant

NIST invites applications from eligible applicants to pilot on-line identity solutions for accessing government services that embrace and advance the NSTIC vision: that individuals and organizations utilize secure, efficient, easy-to-use, and interoperable identity credentials to access online services in a manner that promotes confidence, privacy, choice, and innovation. Specifically, the Federal government seeks to initiate and support pilots that address the needs of individuals, private sector organizations, and all levels of government in accordance with the NSTIC Guiding Principles that identity solutions will be (1) privacy-enhancing and voluntary, (2) secure and resilient, (3) interoperable, and (4) cost-effective and easy-to-use. NIST will fund projects that are intended to test or demonstrate the effectiveness of solutions for enabling individuals to better access government services that either do not exist or are not widely adopted in the marketplace today. To demonstrate that the solution meets the program s goals, NSTIC will be looking for the following characteristics in applications: i. At least two government programs, including state-administered human services programs, which will use the trusted credential; ii. A private provider to be used to supply at least part of the identity credential; and iii. Information on why the planned solution is replicable elsewhere.

Grant Summary

National Strategy for Trusted Identities in Cyberspace (NSTIC) Pilots: Trusted Online Credentials for Accessing Government Services Cooperative Agreement Program is a National Institute of Standards and Technology grant providing funding that varies by award. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.

Focus Areas

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Eligibility

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How to Apply

Funding Range

Up to $0K

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Complexity
Medium
  1. 1Confirm your organization is eligible for National Strategy for Trusted Identities in Cyberspace (NSTIC) Pilots: Trusted Online Credentials for Accessing Government Services Cooperative Agreement Program from National Institute of Standards and Technology, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
  2. 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
  3. 3Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
  4. 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to National Institute of Standards and Technology before the deadline.
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National Strategy for Trusted Identities in Cyberspace (NSTIC) Pilots: Trusted Online Credentials for Accessing Government Services Cooperative Agreement Program: Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible for the National Strategy for Trusted Identities in Cyberspace (NSTIC) Pilots: Trusted Online Credentials for Accessing Government Services Cooperative Agreement Program?

National Strategy for Trusted Identities in Cyberspace (NSTIC) Pilots: Trusted Online Credentials for Accessing Government Services Cooperative Agreement Program is offered by National Institute of Standards and Technology and is generally open to eligible organizations. It is open to organizations nationwide unless the funder specifies otherwise. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.

How much funding does the National Strategy for Trusted Identities in Cyberspace (NSTIC) Pilots: Trusted Online Credentials for Accessing Government Services Cooperative Agreement Program provide?

National Strategy for Trusted Identities in Cyberspace (NSTIC) Pilots: Trusted Online Credentials for Accessing Government Services Cooperative Agreement Program provides an amount that varies by award per award from National Institute of Standards and Technology. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.

When is the National Strategy for Trusted Identities in Cyberspace (NSTIC) Pilots: Trusted Online Credentials for Accessing Government Services Cooperative Agreement Program deadline?

National Strategy for Trusted Identities in Cyberspace (NSTIC) Pilots: Trusted Online Credentials for Accessing Government Services Cooperative Agreement Program accepts applications on a rolling or ongoing basis, so there is no single fixed deadline. Confirm current timing with the funder, National Institute of Standards and Technology, before you apply, and submit as early as possible because rolling programs can close once funds are committed.

How do you apply for the National Strategy for Trusted Identities in Cyberspace (NSTIC) Pilots: Trusted Online Credentials for Accessing Government Services Cooperative Agreement Program?

To apply for National Strategy for Trusted Identities in Cyberspace (NSTIC) Pilots: Trusted Online Credentials for Accessing Government Services Cooperative Agreement Program, confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from National Institute of Standards and Technology.

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