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Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program: Rural and Community Development is sponsored by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). This USDA SBIR topic area focuses on improving the quality of life in rural America through technologies addressing economic and social development.
Projects should explicitly discuss the rural problem or opportunity and assess the impacts on protecting or enhancing the environment, climate mitigation or adaptation, or socio-economic development of rural areas. Software solutions for these areas would be relevant.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Small businesses developing science-based technology with significant benefit to rural Americans. Projects must address environmental protection, climate mitigation/adaptation, or socio-economic development. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows not specified (SBIR Phase I awards typically $50,000 - $275,000 across agencies). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program: Rural and Community Development is funded by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Yes — this listing is flagged as national in scope, so applicants across the U.S. may apply, subject to the sponsor's other eligibility criteria.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
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