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Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP)

A national program that helps small and medium-sized manufacturers improve their businesses by providing services like new technology adoption, workforce training, and process improvement.

Fiscal Year

A 12-month period that a government or company uses for budgeting and accounting. The U.S. federal government's fiscal year runs from October 1st to September 30th.

Appropriations

Money that Congress officially sets aside and authorizes for specific government programs, agencies, or projects each year.

Secretary of Commerce

The head of the U.S. Department of Commerce, a cabinet-level official responsible for promoting economic growth, job creation, and improved living standards for all Americans.

National Institute of Standards and Technology Act

The federal law that established the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and outlines its responsibilities, including its role in supporting U.S. industry and innovation.

National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)

A federal agency within the Department of Commerce that develops and promotes measurement standards, research, and technology to enhance U.S. innovation and industrial competitiveness.