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Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program - Sustainable Materials Management / Circular Economy is sponsored by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). EPA's SBIR program supports the development of new science and technology that protects public health from environmental threats, including those associated with climate change and resource overuse, with a focus on sustainable materials management and circular economy approaches.
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About EPA's SBIR Program | US EPA Phased Approach to Funding EPA SBIR Solicitation Topics One of 11 federal Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) programs launched over 40 years ago, EPA’s SBIR program is the small program with a big mission, to protect human health and the environment.
As part of "America's Seed Fund," EPA SBIR funds small businesses to develop and commercialize innovative environmental technologies in broad focus areas which include clean and safe water, air quality, land revitalization, homeland security, sustainable materials management/circular economy, safer chemicals, and risk assessment. Proposals should be responsive to the annual topics under these broad areas.
Support for innovative green technology Focus on commercialization Communication of successes For more information on the Federal SBIR programs, visit the Small Business Administration's SBIR website . Phased Approach to Funding SBIR projects are funded in a phased approach. Each year, EPA issues a Phase I solicitation for technology proposals addressing specific topics.
Proposals are evaluated on their technical merit, potential for commercialization and impact/relevance in the given topic area. For Phase I, EPA awards firm-fixed-price contracts of up to $100,000 for 6 months for “proof of concept” of the proposed technology. Small businesses that have received a Phase I can submit a proposal for a Phase II award of $400,000 to further develop and commercialize the technology.
To accelerate commercialization, EPA also offers a "Commercialization Option" of up to $100,000 in Phase II for companies that secure third-party investment. Veriflux , based in Washington D. C.
, has traced their 1 billionth pound of renewable low-carbon intensity feedstock. Their success was recently featured in Biobased Diesel Daily, highlighting the company’s achievements. To date, Veriflux has traced renewable feedstocks from numerous points of origin, through supply chains incorporating nearly 850 companies across more than 20 countries.
Veriflux was awarded an EPA SBIR Phase I award in 2021 , for their traceability application while it was still in beta. Ecovative , based in New York, has secured $11 million for their spin-off company MyForest Foods . MyForest Foods is producing MyBacon, a mycelium-based bacon alternative, aiming to provide a cleaner label alternative to higher-processed plant-based meat substitutes.
Ecovative has previously been awarded multiple EPA SBIR projects, with their most recent award for the development of their mycelium bound panels for commercial interior products. Bridger Photonics , an EPA SBIR small business based in Montana, has had their aerial methane detection technology approved for regulatory use by the EPA.
On January 14th, 2025, Bridger Photonics was approved to provide “methane detection scans at all detection sensitivity/site scan frequency levels of the EPA’s scan matrix”. This technology can be used by oil and gas operators looking to reduce their fugitive methane emissions and meet the regulatory requirements for emissions scans.
Bridger Photonics last received an EPA SBIR Phase I Award to develop a drone-based Gas Mapping LiDAR™ sensor to aid in mitigating the loss of valuable products across the Oil & Gas supply chain. Is EPA SBIR Right for You? Are you ready to join hundreds of small businesses that have used EPA SBIR awards to develop and commercialize their environmental technologies?
If your small business has a technology solution that helps solve one of EPA's priority topic areas, consider submitting your idea to help us protect public health and address our most pressing environmental problems. EPA welcomes proposals from small businesses and start-ups new to the program. How to Apply for an SBIR Contract EPA SBIR Solicitation Topics The most recent EPA SBIR solicitation closed in August 2024.
The solicitation topics were: Nature-based Solutions for Water Reuse Technologies for the Treatment of PFAS in Wastewater Sewage Sludge and Biosolids Treatment for Cyanobacteria and Cyanotoxins in Drinking Water at the Household Scale Technologies and Tools to Monitor and Reduce Air Toxics Exposures Air Pollution Control Technologies for Small Sources Scenario-Based Training for Disaster Response Circular Economy/Sustainable Materials Preventing and Recycling Food Waste Source Reduction and Reuse Rubber Anti-Degradants that are Lower Concern for Human Health and the Environment Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program Contact Us About the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program Contact Us About the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program to ask a question, provide feedback, or report a problem.
Last updated on May 19, 2026
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Small businesses with fewer than 500 employees. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $100,000 for Phase I (6 months), up to $400,000 for Phase II (2 years), with a $100,000 match for third-party investment in Phase II. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program - Sustainable Materials Management / Circular Economy is funded by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). 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 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The EPA SBIR Phase I Solicitation invites small businesses to submit proposals for projects addressing critical environmental challenges. Awards are for six months to demonstrate proof of concept. Key focus areas include Clean and Safe Water, Air Quality and Climate, Homeland Security, Circular Economy/Sustainable Materials, and Safer Chemicals.
Emerging Contaminants in Small or Disadvantaged Communities Grant (SDC) is sponsored by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). This grant program provides funding to states and territories to then make grants to public water systems in small or disadvantaged communities to address emerging contaminants, including PFAS. Eligible activities include projects addressing PFAS in drinking water, source water, household water-quality testing, local contractor training, and activities necessary for a state to respond to an emerging contaminant. The primary purpose is to address challenges of PFAS in drinking water.
Parkland Acquisitions and Renovations for Communities (PARC) Grant Program is a grant from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs that funds the acquisition and development of public parkland and outdoor recreational facilities. Eligible applicants include Massachusetts cities of any size and towns with 35,000 or more year-round residents that have an established park or recreation commission and an approved Open Space and Recreation Plan. Smaller communities may qualify under small town, regional, or statewide provisions. Awards reach up to $425,000, with a deadline of July 8, 2025. The program supports community green space, conservation, and recreational access across the Commonwealth.
Bats for the Future Fund is a grant from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF), in partnership with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, that funds efforts to slow or halt the spread of white-nose syndrome (WNS) disease and support the recovery of affected bat populations in North America. Funded projects may address disease treatment, habitat conservation, population monitoring, or public education strategies that contribute to bat species survival. Additional support is provided by NextEra Energy Resources through its charitable foundation. Eligible applicants include researchers, nonprofits, universities, and government agencies with relevant conservation expertise. Awards range from $50,000 to $250,000, with the 2025 deadline on August 14, 2025.
Northern California Environmental Grassroots Fund is a grant from Rose Foundation for Communities and the Environment that funds small and emerging grassroots organizations in California building climate resilience and advancing environmental justice. The fund prioritizes groups rooted in historically marginalized communities, including BIPOC, frontline, and low-income populations, with strong advocacy, organizing, and outreach components. Eligible applicants are nonprofit organizations or fiscally-sponsored groups with annual income or expenses of $150,000 or less; government agencies, colleges, and universities are not eligible. Awards typically range from $4,000 to $7,500, with a maximum of $7,500.
On June 11, 2026, U.S. District Judge Richard Gergel ruled that the EPA's February 2025 termination of the $2.8 billion Environmental and Climate Justice Block Grant Program — created by Section 60201 of the Inflation Reduction Act — was arbitrary, capricious, and unlawful. The ruling voids the termination but does not order the EPA to resume the program, leaving the September 30, 2026 statutory deadline as the binding constraint. For the 116 grantees and the coalition of nonprofits, cities, and tribal partners that were already in award negotiations, the next 105 days will determine whether the program survives in any operational form or migrates entirely to the Court of Federal Claims as a damages action.
Read articleThe EPA Gulf of America Division announced up to $50 million on May 5 for 20-30 Farmer-to-Farmer demonstration grants of $1.5M-$2.5M each across EPA Regions 3-8. Applications close June 19, 2026. The geographic scope spans from Pennsylvania to Texas — eighteen states drained by the Mississippi-Atchafalaya system — and the funding model rebuilds the federal conservation playbook around farmer-led demonstrations rather than top-down agency design.
Read articleComprehensive Climate Action Plans were due to EPA on June 1, 2026, the extended deadline for the Inflation Reduction Act's Climate Pollution Reduction Grant program. With implementation funding already awarded, the planning documents themselves become the new strategic asset.
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