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SBIR/STTR Program for AI-Enabled Agricultural Innovation and Precision Farming is sponsored by USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). Funds small businesses conducting research in agricultural innovation, including AI-powered technologies for precision agriculture, crop monitoring, food safety, and rural development. Focuses on improving agricultural productivity and natural resource management.
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Small Business Innovation Research and Technology Transfer Programs (SBIR/STTR) | NIFA The lifecycle of grants and cooperative agreements consists of four phases: Pre-Award, Award, Post-Award, and Close Out. The National Institute of Food and Agriculture is committed to serving its stakeholders, Congress, and the public by using new technologies to advance greater openness.
The Data Gateway enables users to find funding data, metrics, and information about research, education, and Extension projects that have received grant awards from NIFA. This website houses a large volume of supporting materials. In this section, you can search the wide range of documents, videos, and other resources.
Veterinary Services Grant Program Technical Assistance Webinar NIFA staff will hold a Technical Assistance Webinar to discuss the Veterinary Services Grant Program (VSGP) Notice of Funding Opportunity. The National Institute of Food and Agriculture provides leadership and funding for programs that advance agriculture-related sciences.
Small Business Innovation Research and Technology Transfer Programs (SBIR/STTR) The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) offer competitively awarded grants to qualified small businesses to support high quality research related to important scientific problems and opportunities in agriculture that could lead to significant public benefits.
The USDA SBIR/STTR program office directs all activities required under the SBIR law and executes the policy established by the Small Business Administration. The SBIR/STTR programs at USDA are administered exclusively by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). Awards are based on the scientific and technical merit of investigator-initiated ideas.
The SBIR/STTR programs do not make loans and do not award grants for the purpose of helping a business get established. SBIR/STTR grants are awarded in 10 broad topic areas . Add a Saved Search.
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National Program Leader: Dr. David Songstad Program Coordinator: Tammi Neville (Acting) Program Specialists: Nurun Nahar and Cristela Sanders U.S. Small Business Administration Agricultural Research Service State Science and Technology Institute Competitive Grant Programs Program Specific Resources SBIR-STTR Phase I Application Evaluation Criteria (pdf - 180 KB) SBIR-STTR Phase II Application Evaluation Criteria. pdf (pdf - 129.
17 KB) Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer Brochure Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer Programs Phase I Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer Programs Phase II U.S. Small Business Administration, Office of Capital Access United States Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Security Page last updated: December 17, 2025 Your feedback is important to us.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: For-profit small businesses (at least 51% owned by U. S. citizens or permanent resident aliens) conducting research addressing USDA priority areas. Phase II awards are restricted to previous Phase I awardees. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
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Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) Foundational and Applied Science Request for Applications (AI components) is sponsored by USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). This program supports AI activities that advance the ability of computer systems to perform tasks traditionally requiring human intelligence within agriculture and the food supply chain. This includes machine learning, data visualization, natural language processing, intelligent decision support systems, and autonomous systems for agricultural and food production.
Women and Minorities in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Fields Grant Program is sponsored by USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). This competitive grants program supports research and extension projects designed to increase participation by rural women and minorities from rural areas in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields. The program aims to develop a robust and diverse food and agricultural STEM workforce.
Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Competitive Grants Program Foundational and Applied Science Program is sponsored by USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). This program supports grants in six AFRI priority areas to advance knowledge in both fundamental and applied sciences important to agriculture, including plant and animal health, food safety, bioenergy, natural resources, agriculture systems, and economics.