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Find similar grantsSBIR/STTR Matching Funds Program is sponsored by Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development. Provides non-dilutive, reimbursable matching funds to Kentucky-based small businesses that have received federal SBIR or STTR awards, aiming to bridge the gap between Phase I and Phase II and accelerate commercialization.
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SBIR STTR Matching Funds | Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development ATTENTION: CED staff is currently reviewing recently passed legislation related to economic development activity. Please stay tuned for important updates. KY Innovation offers comprehensive programs to help companies apply for, win and match federal Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) grants and contracts.
The SBIR/STTR programs are known as America's Seed Fund for good reason. They provide a vital source of non-dilutive capital in the form of federal grants and contracts for promising technologies, while allowing innovators to maintain intellectual property and positioning them well to receive private follow on funding. KY Innovation can be a key partner in helping you compete.
To learn more about the federal SBIR/STTR programs, visit sbir. gov . KY SBIR/STTR MATCHING FUNDS PROGRAM Innovators that receive SBIR or STTR awards can benefit from additional funding to bridge the gap between Phase I and Phase II, as well as to speed up the commercialization process.
The Kentucky SBIR/STTR Matching Funds Award Program is a non-dilutive, reimbursable grant, awarded on a competitive basis. The grant will match up to $100,00 for a Phase I project, and up to $150,000 for a phase two project. Applicants must be recipients of a SBIR/STTR award, a for-profit company, and based in, or willing to re-locate to, Kentucky.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Kentucky-based small businesses that have received federal SBIR or STTR awards. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $100,000 for Phase I; up to $150,000 for Phase II. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
SBIR/STTR Matching Funds Program accepts applications on a rolling basis — there is no single fixed deadline. Check the official notice for any cycle-specific review dates.
SBIR/STTR Matching Funds Program is funded by Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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Empowering Communities Grants is sponsored by PPL Foundation. These grants enrich the overall vitality of the community through programs that protect the environment and improve people's lives. Focus areas include environmental stewardship and education. Projects involving native plant pollinator habitat restoration within the Schuylkill watershed could align with environmental stewardship goals.
Brown Girl Jane x SheaMoisture Grant is a grant from SheaMoisture and Brown Girl Jane that funds Black and woman-owned beauty and wellness businesses in the United States. Part of SheaMoisture's broader commitment to addressing racial inequality through its $1 million annual giving fund, this program specifically supports founders at the intersection of Black and women-owned entrepreneurship in the beauty and wellness sector. Applicants must be based in the U.S. and have operated their business for at least one year. Grants range from $10,000 to $25,000. Check the SheaMoisture Fund website for the current open cycle, as deadlines vary by cohort.
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