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Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer Programs Phase II (USDA-NIFA) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). The USDA SBIR/STTR Phase II program offers competitively awarded grants to small businesses that have successfully completed a Phase I project.
The program supports scientific excellence and technological innovation in agriculturally-related manufacturing, alternative and renewable energy technologies, and other areas consistent with USDA's vision.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Only previous Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer Programs Phase I winners are eligible to apply for Phase II support through this NOFO. 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 (USDA-NIFA) 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 (USDA-NIFA) is funded by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.
Past winners and funding trends for this program
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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