The President’s FY 2025 budget request for the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) totals $1.5 billion, a 2.6% increase from the FY 2024 enacted level. The budget aims to address urgent facilities needs, grow funding for critical mission areas, and fully fund inflationary adjustments to current programs.
Key highlights include:
– $953 million allocated for research and development, with $890.5 million for laboratory programs
– $168 million for Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) / External Community Projects in FY 2025
– $311.5 million requested for NIST facilities needs and critical utility infrastructure
– Continued funding for Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) and Manufacturing USA at $175 million and $37 million respectively
The budget emphasizes the need for investment in world-class research and development facilities to maintain U.S. leadership in key national priority areas like AI and quantum science. Aging facilities present safety concerns and hinder NIST’s mission by causing delays, equipment damage, and reduced staff productivity.
Keywords: Artificial, Quantum, Standards, Technology
