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Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer Programs Phase II is sponsored by National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA). Phase II funding for prior USDA SBIR/STTR Phase I awardees to advance R&D toward commercialization in agriculture, food, rural development, biofuels, and related areas. Supports scientific excellence and commercial application.
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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.
Emergency Citrus Disease Research and Extension NOFO Pre-App Technical Assistance Webinar In this technical assistance webinar, NIFA ECDRE program staff will discuss the FY 2026 ECDRE program and answer questions concerning the application process. 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: Dr. Erika Kraus Program Specialists: Nurun Nahar 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 Page last updated: September 30, 2026 Your feedback is important to us.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: U. S. small businesses that have successfully completed a USDA SBIR or STTR Phase I award. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $600,000 - $650,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer Programs Phase II are due November 17, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer Programs Phase II is funded by National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program – Phase I is sponsored by US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Supports small businesses in demonstrating proof-of-concept for innovative technologies aligned with a circular economy, sustainable materials, and waste reduction. Relevant focus areas include alternatives to traditional plastics, agricultural waste valorization into biopolymers, and advanced packaging reduction technologies.
Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative (YLAI) Fellowship Program is sponsored by U.S. Department of State (administered by IREX). The YLAI Fellowship Program empowers approximately 250 young entrepreneurs (ages 25-35) from Latin America and the Caribbean to develop entrepreneurial leadership skills through virtual and in-person professional placements in the United States. Upon successful completion, participants gain access to alumni grants and continued professional development opportunities.
USDA-NIFA-SBIR-012221 puts $19.5 million of SBIR and $5.25 million of STTR behind roughly 38 Phase II awards at a $650,000 ceiling. You may submit two applications and NIFA will issue exactly one award per company — and the published tiebreaker is a letter you have to go get.
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