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"Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer Programs Phase I (Funding Opportunity Number: USDA-NIFA-SBIR-010774)" is currently closed and not accepting applications.
Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer Programs Phase I (Funding Opportunity Number: USDA-NIFA-SBIR-010774) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA).
The USDA SBIR/STTR programs offer competitively awarded grants to qualified small businesses for high-quality research related to important scientific problems and opportunities in agriculture that could lead to significant public benefits. These programs support the creation of innovative, disruptive technologies and the application of research advancements from conception into the market.
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Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer Programs Phase I | 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.
Technical Assistance Webinar: The Equipment Grants Program (EGP) The Equipment Grants Program seeks to provide eligible institutions with the opportunity to acquire a shared-use piece of equipment/instrument that supports their research, research training, and extension goals. The National Institute of Food and Agriculture provides leadership and funding for programs that advance agriculture-related sciences.
Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer Programs Phase I The USDA SBIR/STTR programs focus on transforming scientific discovery into products and services with commercial potential and/or societal benefit.
Unlike fundamental research, the USDA SBIR/STTR programs support small businesses in the creation of innovative, disruptive technologies and enable the application of research advancements from conception into the market. The STTR program aims to foster technology transfer through formal cooperative R&D between small businesses and nonprofit research institutions.
Projects dealing with agriculturally-related manufacturing and alternative and renewable energy technologies are encouraged across all SBIR/STTR topic areas. USDA SBIR/STTR's flexible research areas ensure innovative projects consistent with USDA's vision of a healthy and productive nation in harmony with the land, air, and water.
The USDA SBIR/STTR programs have awarded over 2000 research and development projects since 1983, allowing hundreds of small businesses to explore their technological potential, and providing an incentive to profit from the commercialization of innovative ideas. Click below for more SBIR/STTR information. The technical assistance webinar related to this FY 2025 funding opportunity is now scheduled.
Please see details about the webinar, including the registration link, date, and time, via the technical assistance webinar button below. The recording and supporting documents will also be posted to this page after the event. Dates may vary.
Please see NOFO for exact details. If you need a reasonable accommodation to access information related to this grant opportunity, please contact the Information Contact listed on this page no later than ten (10) days before the closing date. If you need a reasonable accommodation for the webinar or event related to this grant opportunity, please contact the event host.
NIFA offers language access services, such as interpretation and translation of vital information, free of charge. If you need interpretation or translation services, please visit NIFA Language Access Services and request service no later than ten (10) days before the closing date.
Small Business Innovation Research and Technology Transfer Programs (SBIR/STTR) More Information on Eligibility Small businesses and small proprietorships that are in business for profit are eligible to submit applications to this program. Each organization submitting a proposal must qualify as a small business concern for research or research and development purposes. See RFA for additional information.
Tuesday, September 17, 2024 grantapplicationquestions@usda. gov Funding Opportunity Number Assistance Listing Number Estimated Total Program Funding Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement Percent of Applications Funded Page last updated: May 15, 2025 Your feedback is important to us.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Applicants must meet all requirements discussed in the RFA and qualify as a Small Business Concern (SBC) through registration with the SBA for R/R&D purposes. The PD/PI must work more than one-half (51%) of their time for the SBC during the entire grant period. A minimum of two-thirds (66%) of the research or analytical work must be performed by the proposing SBC for SBIR Phase I. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows grants are limited to $175,000 for most topic areas; up to $125,000 for specific topic areas 8.6 and 8.12. Phase I applicants are eligible to receive up to $6,500 in Technical and Business Assistance (TABA) funds. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was September 17, 2024, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer Programs Phase I (Funding Opportunity Number: USDA-NIFA-SBIR-010774) 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.
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