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Find similar grantsSmall Business Innovation Research (SBIR) /Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Match Program is sponsored by Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO). This program provides state matching funds to Illinois small businesses that have received federal SBIR or STTR awards.
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CSFA | GATA | Illinois. gov Department Of Commerce And Economic Opportunity (420) Jamie Gladfelter 312-914-2081 jamie. gladfelter@illinois.
gov This program would provide a state match to companies that have received awards through the SBIR and STTR grant programs. Illinois Statue Authorization This program is utilizing state funds appropriated by the Illinois General Assembly as indicated in P. A.
101-0007 to the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. These grants are being issued under authority granted to the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity in 20 ILCS 605/55. Illinois Administrative Rules Authorization SBIR and STTR grants are rewarded to companies that have identified a high tech innovation that may have commercial potential.
The goal of this state matching program is to increase the amount of viable, innovative products developed at Illinois small businesses. Additional grant funds at the crucial early period during development of these products will provide more "runway" for small, innovative businesses in Illinois to get their products to market.
For-Profit Organizations; Small Businesses; Credentials / Documentation Preapplication Coordination Criteria Selecting Proposals Range of Approval or Disapproval Time The Merit Based Review process is subject to appeal. However, competitive grant appeals are limited to the evaluation process. Evaluation scores may not be protested.
Only the evaluation process is subject to appeal. The appeal must be submitted in writing to the Department within 14 calendar days from the date of the denial letter. The written appeal shall include the name and address of the appealing party, the identification of the grant and a statement of reasons for the appeal.
To file an appeal, applicants must submit the appeal in writing and in accordance with the Merit-Based Application Review Appeals Process listed on the Grant Opportunities page of the DCEO website: https://www2. illinois. gov/dceo/AboutDCEO/GrantOpportunities/Pages/MeritAppReview.
aspx. Formula Matching Requirements Funds may be used for expenditures to perform research and development and other expenses related to commercialization of the products for which the company has received a federal SBIR or STTR grant.
Standard GATA reporting (performance, financial, and audits if appropriate) Range and Average of Financial Assistance Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature Regional or Local Assistance Location 555 W Monroe St, 12th Floor Chicago, IL 60661, 1011 S 2nd St Springfield, IL 62704, 1020 S Spring St Springfield, IL 62704 https://dceo. illinois. gov/whyillinois/sbir-sttr-phase1.
html Budget / Budget Template; Cost Principles; Financial Reporting; Indirect Cost Rate; Merit Based Review; Other; Agency ID Award Range Application Range Details SBIR/STTR Match Program $1 - $250000 11/17/2022 - 06/30/2027 : 5:00pm Agency ID Grantee Name Comptroller Name Start Date End Date Amount 26-322101 Briteseed LLC BRITESEED LLC 04/01/2026 03/31/2027 250,000 26-322102 Vortex Therapeutics Inc. VORTEX THERAPEUTICS INC 04/01/2026 03/31/2027 250,000 26-322103 Opera Bioscience Inc. OPERA BIOSCIENCE INC 04/01/2026 03/31/2027 250,000 26-322104 QDIR Inc. QDIR INC 04/01/2026 03/31/2027 250,000 26-322106 Biomesense Inc. BIOMESENSE INC 04/01/2026 03/31/2027 250,000
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: For-profit small businesses based in Illinois that have received a federal SBIR/STTR Phase I award within 12 months of application, with the Phase I award still open/active. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $1 - $250,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) /Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Match Program are due June 30, 2027. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) /Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Match Program is funded by Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Illinois. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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Illinois DCEO's FY27 Tourism Attraction Grant ($1.8 million, $15,000 to $200,000) and Tourism Private Sector Grant ($600,000, $10,000 to $50,000) close November 13, 2026 at 5 p.m. Each expects about 20 awards. Applicants must already be GATA pre-qualified, nonprofits and governments must match 50% of project cost, for-profits 75%, and indirect costs are not allowed.
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