National Strategy for Trusted Identities in Cyberspace (NSTIC) State Pilots Cooperative Agreement Program
Agency: National Institute of Standards and Technology
Assistance Listings
- 11.619 -- Arrangements for Interdisciplinary Research Infrastructure
Archived opportunityLast Updated: May 13, 2026
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Description
NIST is soliciting applications from eligible applicants to pilot online identity solutions that embrace the Identity Ecosystem Steering Group’s (IDESG) Identity Ecosystem Framework (IDEF). Specifically, identity solutions must: 1. Enable online access to one or more state, local, or tribal government service(s). 2. Provide for a federated, verified digital identity that enables multi-factor authentication and an effective identity proofing process meeting the risk needs of the service(s). 3. Aligns with the Identity Ecosystem Framework Requirements. 4. Allow for interoperability with other federations...
in use in the public and private sectors. NIST encourages pilots that maximize their contribution to the ongoing development and adoption of the Identity Ecosystem Framework, the OpenID Foundation iGov Working Group, and other public fora.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Miscellaneous
- Other
Additional information
All applicants must meet one of the following conditions to be eligible: State, local, or Indian tribal governments located in the United States and its territories, or Commercial or nonprofit organizations or institutions of higher education located in the United States that have at least two state, local, or tribal government agencies representing two different governmental jurisdictions participating in the pilot through enabling online access to one or more state, local, or tribal government service(s). Federal agencies may participate in projects but may not receive NIST funding.
Grantor contact information
Description
Christopher Hunton
Management and Program Analyst
Phone 301-975-5718
Agency Contact
Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| 2016-NIST-NSTIC-01_Amend_01.pdf | 2016-NIST-NSTIC-01 Revised Full Announcement | Dec 24, 2015 04:00 PM UTC |
| 2016-nist-nstic-01_amendment_2_012016.pdf | 2016-NIST-NSTIC-01 Full Announcement/FFO document - Amendment 2 | Jan 20, 2016 11:27 PM UTC |
| 2016-NIST-NSTIC-01_FFO.pdf | 2016-NIST-NSTIC-01 Full Announcement/FFO document | Dec 18, 2015 07:45 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
Archived: March 19, 2016
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Funding opportunity number:
2016-NIST-NSTIC-01
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
No
Funding instrument type:
Cooperative agreement
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
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Category of Funding Activity:
Other
Category Explanation:
Arrangements for Interdisciplinary Research Infrastructure
History
Version:
3
Posted date:
December 18, 2015
Archive date:
March 19, 2016
