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America's Seed Fund Awards is a program from the Small Business Administration (SBA) that provides non-dilutive funding to startups and small businesses through the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs to develop technology and chart a path toward commercialization.
The program connects innovators with federal agency funding opportunities across a wide range of technology sectors critical to U.S. economic prosperity, global competitiveness, and national security. Resources include annual conferences, road tours, the Growth Accelerator Fund Competition, and monthly innovation network calls for entrepreneur support organizations.
Eligible applicants are small businesses engaged in innovative research and development. Award amounts and deadlines vary by federal agency SBIR/STTR solicitation.
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SBIR/STTR Innovation Conference SBIR/STTR Innovation Conference SBIR/STTR Innovation Conference SBIR/STTR Innovation Conference Welcome to America's Seed Fund Community Resources America’s Seed Fund awards non-dilutive funding to startups and small businesses to develop technology and chart a path toward commercialization. How do innovators and founders learn about America's Seed Fund?
Most often, it's through their entrepreneur support organizations (ESOs) - the accelerators, incubators, investors, labs, and other programs that help them along their journey. This site is designed to support the innovation network - the ESOs that support entrepreneurship and the innovators (startups and small businesses) - building technology critical for America's economic prosperity, global competitiveness, and national security.
America's Seed Fund Week is a free, virtual event that connects entrepreneurs with the country's largest source of early-stage research and development (R&D) funding. 2025 Growth Accelerator Fund Competition The U.S. Small Business Administration awarded $5. 7 million in 2025 Growth Accelerator Fund Competition (GAFC) awards, demonstrating the agency’s commitment to prioritizing American entrepreneurship and accelerating innovation.
SBIR/STTR S pring Conference March 10 - 12, 2026 | Concluded America’s Seed Fund hosted its Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Spring Innovation Conference in Raleigh, North Carolina, March 10 - 12, 2026. America's Seed Fund Road Tour Check out all of the 2024 SBIR Road Tours here . Engage with us monthly on the SBA Innovation Network Call!
This dynamic call brings together entrepreneur support organizations (ESOs) from across the country to foster connections and build a thriving, national innovation network. Stay in touch by subscribing to the SBIR Newsletter Stay in the know with all the America's Seed Fund happenings! SBA’s participation in this activity is not an endorsement of the views, opinions, products or services of any other person or entity.
All SBA programs and services are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis.
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Project description (10–15 pages addressing innovation, technical approach, and R&D plan)
Commercialization strategy
Scoring criteria used to review proposals for this grant.
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Small businesses engaged in innovative research and development. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Funding amounts vary based on project scope and sponsor guidance. Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is rolling deadlines or periodic funding windows. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
Federal grant success rates typically range from 10-30%, varying by agency and program. Build a strong proposal with clear objectives, measurable outcomes, and a well-justified budget to improve your chances.
Requirements vary by sponsor, but typically include a project narrative, budget justification, organizational capability statement, and key personnel CVs. Check the official notice for the complete list of required attachments.
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Review timelines vary by funder. Federal agencies typically take 3-6 months from submission to award notification. Foundation grants may be faster, often 1-3 months. Check the program's timeline in the official solicitation for specific dates.
Many federal programs offer multi-year funding or allow competitive renewals. Check the official solicitation for continuation and renewal policies. Non-competing continuation applications are common for multi-year awards.
The purpose of this FOA is to provide funding for up to four (4) Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs) that will provide entrepreneurial development services to Native American communities, focusing on supplying services to socially and economically disadvantaged entrepreneurs in locations that are outside of the geographical areas of existing SBA resources. Eligible applicants must be Tribal Colleges and Universities as defined in the Higher Education Act HEA 316 (U.S.C. 1059c). Funding Opportunity Number: SB-GC7J-23-002. Assistance Listing: 59.007. Funding Instrument: G. Category: BC,ED. Award Amount: Up to $250K per award.
The purpose of this FOA is to provide funding for up to two (2) private, non-profit organizations that will provide entrepreneurial development services to women, with an emphasis on socially and economically disadvantaged entrepreneurs in locations that are outside of the geographical areas of existing WBCs for the District of Columbia (DC) and the State of Oregon. There will be one award for each location. Eligible applicants must be private, non-profit organizations with 501(c) tax exempt status from the U.S. Treasury’s Internal Revenue Service and must provide services to the District of Columbia (DC) and State of Oregon. Funding Opportunity Number: SB-OEDWB-23-002. Assistance Listing: 59.043. Funding Instrument: G. Category: BC,CD,RD. Award Amount: $75K – $150K per award.