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"Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program Phase II" is currently closed and not accepting applications.
Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program Phase II is sponsored by USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). This program continues research and development efforts initiated in Phase I, with an increased focus on commercialization. It supports small businesses in transforming scientific discoveries into products and services with commercial potential or societal benefit in agriculture.
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Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer Programs Phase II | 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 Small Business Technology Transfer Programs Phase II The Small Business Administration (SBA), through the SBIR/STTR Policy Directive, provides policy guidance for these programs.
A main purpose of the legislation is to stimulate technological innovation and increase private sector commercialization among small business concerns and enable them to undertake and to obtain the benefits of research and development in order to maintain and strengthen the competitive free enterprise system and the national economy.
The goal of Phase II is to continue research and development while increasing the focus on commercialization. The STTR program aims to foster technology transfer through formal cooperative R&D between small businesses and nonprofit research institutions. The USDA SBIR/STTR programs Assistance Listing 10.
212, is therefore in a unique position to meet both the goals of USDA and the purpose of the SBIR/STTR legislation by transforming scientific discovery and innovation both social and economic benefit, and by emphasizing private sector commercialization. Technical Assistance Webinar 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) Other or Additional Information (See below) More Information on Eligibility 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. For more Information Contact Tuesday, September 23, 2025 grantapplicationquestions@usda.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Only previous USDA SBIR/STTR Phase I award recipients are eligible to apply for Phase II support. Resubmissions from all Phase I awardees who were not successful in their first attempt at a Phase II application will also be accepted. 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.
The published deadline was September 23, 2025, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program Phase II is funded by USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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