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Between cycles. Next EPA SBIR Phase I solicitation expected mid-2026 (annual pattern: open June-Aug). Sign up for EPA SBIR Listserv for alerts.
EPA Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program is sponsored by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). This program provides funding to small businesses for the development and commercialization of environmental technologies that address public health and environmental challenges. Phase I supports "proof of concept," while Phase II funds further development and commercialization.
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Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program | US EPA Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program EPA Celebrates National Small Business Month The month of May is recognized as National Small Business Month! Read about some of the success our companies have in powering local economies and creating new jobs, all the while protecting our planet.
How EPA-Supported Technology is Advancing Circular Economy Solutions in Alaska Read about how two EPA SBIR small businesses have collaborated to bring environmental and economic benefits to Alaska How an EPA-Supported Technology is Providing an Innovative Solution for PFAS Destruction Read about how an EPA SBIR small business based in Washington has developed a solution for PFAS destruction for industrial wastewater producers.
2024-2025 Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I & II Awardees Announced The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced nearly $2. 4M in research funding to 24 small businesses to develop their innovative environmental technologies. Read the Phase I press release here .
EPA has also announced $2. 8M in research funding to seven small businesses to further develop and commercialize their technologies during their Phase II projects. Read the Phase II press release here Are you an entrepreneur with an idea for environmental technology?
EPA’s Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program may be an opportunity to help advance and commercialize your innovation. Learn About SBIR. EPA is one of 11 federal agencies that participate in the SBIR Program established by the Small Business Innovation Development Act of 1982.
EPA issues an annual solicitation for proposals from U.S. small businesses to develop and commercialize innovative technologies that address the Agency's mission. Learn about the SBIR program, how to apply for a contract, search the EPA SBIR portfolio and more. SBIR announcements and highlights, upcoming events and more.
Read the latest success stories and news about the EPA's SBIR research. Contact Us About the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program to ask a question, provide feedback, or report a problem. Last updated on June 1, 2026
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: U.S. small businesses. The program is a competitive, two-phase competition. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows phase I: $100,000; Phase II: up to $400,000 (with potential for an additional $100,000 matching funds). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
This listing does not include a published deadline, but it is an annual program. Check the official notice for the current cycle's exact dates.
EPA Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program is funded by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Yes — this listing is flagged as national in scope, so applicants across the U.S. may apply, subject to the sponsor's other eligibility criteria.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
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Brownfields Job Training Grants is sponsored by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The EPA's Brownfields Job Training Program provides grants to eligible organizations, including nonprofits, to develop local workforces for the assessment, cleanup, or preparation of contaminated sites (brownfields) for reuse. The grants fund training programs that equip unemployed and underemployed residents with skills for full-time, sustainable employment in the environmental field, including sustainable remediation and chemical safety.
FY27 Brownfields Job Training (JT) Grants is sponsored by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). This program provides grants to recruit and train unemployed and underemployed individuals with the skills needed to secure long-term employment in the environmental field, specifically related to the assessment, cleanup, or preparation of contaminated sites (brownfields) for re…
EPA's Innovative Water Infrastructure Workforce Development competition closes October 5, 2026. The agency says up to 15 awards across four project areas, but Project Area 1 alone carries a $7.8 million ceiling against a $10.8 million pot. That tension is the single most important strategic fact in the NOFO — here is how to read it, which lane is least competed, and what a three-week runway means for your submission.
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Read articleThe FY2026 Innovative Water Infrastructure Workforce Development Grant (EPA-OW-OWM-26-03) closes October 5, 2026 with $10.8 million, up to 15 cooperative agreements, and a Project Area 1 ceiling of $7.8 million. One maximum award would consume 72 percent of the pool. Here is how the four project areas actually partition the money, why the grants.gov award floor field is wrong, and why September 14 is the date that matters more than October 5.
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