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Find similar grantsSmall Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program is sponsored by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) NIFA. This opportunity supports mission-aligned projects and measurable outcomes.
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Program Information | 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.
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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.
USDA’s Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs offer competitively awarded grants to qualified small businesses to support high quality research related to important scientific problems and opportunities in agriculture that could lead to significant public benefits. Phase I Request for Applications Grants are limited to $175,000 for all topic areas except 8. 6 and 8.
12, where the grants are limited to $125,000. Project duration is 8 months for SBIR and 12 months for STTR. Phase I is open to any small business concern that meets the SBIR/STTR eligibility requirements.
Support for Technical and Business Assistance (TABA) : Phase I applicants are eligible to receive up to $6,500 in TABA funds. Phase II Request for Applications Grants are limited to $600,000 and duration is 24 months. Phase II awards are only open to previous Phase I awardees.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Open to any small business meeting SBIR/STTR requirements for Phase I; Phase II is only open to previous Phase I awardees. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $175,000 (Phase I); $600,000 (Phase II). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
This listing does not include a published deadline, but it is an annual program. Check the official notice for the current cycle's exact dates.
Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program is funded by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) NIFA. 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.
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