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Federal and State Technology (FAST) Partnership Program (Arizona) is sponsored by Arizona Commerce Authority (in partnership with SBA). The Arizona Commerce Authority, in partnership with the SBA, offers grants funded by the FAST program to technology-based economic development entities.
These grants are intended to increase the competitiveness of startups and small businesses in Arizona for SBIR/STTR proposals and accelerate the innovation ecosystem.
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Opportunity Listing - Federal and State Technology (FAST) Partnership Program Federal and State Technology (FAST) Partnership Program Agency: Small Business Administration Assistance Listings: 59. 058 -- Federal and State Technology Partnership Program Last Updated: July 24, 2026 View version history on Grants.
gov The primary mission of the FAST program is to strengthen the technological competitiveness of small businesses in the United States.
The FAST program provides yearly funding to eligible organizations to execute state-based programs, which may also collaborate regionally, that raise awareness of the SBIR/STTR programs, educate small businesses on new and ongoing program requirements, increase application submission and awards, and reach all eligible small businesses.
•Be a public or private entity, organization, or individual that intends to use funding awarded under this Announcement to provide outreach, technical and business assistance, and/or financial support to small businesses to increase SBIR/STTR proposals and awards; and •Be endorsed by the appropriate State governor or their authorized designee as the only approved applicant from that State.
•Be a public or private entity, organization, or individual that is in one of the following states or U.S. territories: •Northern Mariana Islands Grantor contact information Grants. gov Contact Center Phone Number: 1-800-518-4726 Hours of operation are 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The contact center is closed on federal holidays.
Grants. gov Customer Support File name Description Last updated FAST_FY26_NOFO_Cleared_20260610. pdf FAST FY2026 NOFO Announcement Jun 12, 2026 03:10 PM UTC FAST_FY26_Grants.
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pdf FAST FY2026 Instruction Package Jun 12, 2026 03:10 PM UTC Link to additional information Federal and State Technology (FAST) Partnership Program Funding opportunity number : Cost sharing or matching requirement : Funding instrument type : Opportunity Category Explanation : Category of Funding Activity : Science technology and other research and development Your account requires additional identity verification.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Technology-based economic development entities that execute programs to increase the competitiveness of startups and small businesses for SBIR/STTR proposals. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Federal and State Technology (FAST) Partnership Program (Arizona) is funded by Arizona Commerce Authority (in partnership with SBA). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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