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Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program is sponsored by Various Federal Agencies (including Department of Commerce bureaus like NOAA and NIST). Similar to SBIR, the STTR program funds small businesses for research and development, but it requires the small business to formally partner with a non-profit research institution. The goal is to stimulate technological innovation and increase commercialization of R&D.
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Small Business Innovation Research and Technology Transfer Programs (SBIR/STTR) | 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 Technology Transfer Programs (SBIR/STTR) The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) 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.
The USDA SBIR/STTR program office directs all activities required under the SBIR law and executes the policy established by the Small Business Administration. The SBIR/STTR programs at USDA are administered exclusively by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). Awards are based on the scientific and technical merit of investigator-initiated ideas.
The SBIR/STTR programs do not make loans and do not award grants for the purpose of helping a business get established. SBIR/STTR grants are awarded in 10 broad topic areas . Add a Saved Search.
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National Program Leader: Dr. David Songstad Program Coordinator: Tammi Neville (Acting) Program Specialists: Nurun Nahar and Cristela Sanders U.S. Small Business Administration Agricultural Research Service State Science and Technology Institute Competitive Grant Programs Program Specific Resources SBIR-STTR Phase I Application Evaluation Criteria (pdf - 180 KB) SBIR-STTR Phase II Application Evaluation Criteria. pdf (pdf - 129.
17 KB) Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer Brochure Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer Programs Phase I Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer Programs Phase II U.S. Small Business Administration, Office of Capital Access United States Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Security Page last updated: December 17, 2025 Your feedback is important to us.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Small businesses with fewer than 500 employees, that are for-profit, majority-owned by U. S. citizens or permanent residents, and where the principal researcher is primarily employed by the business. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows phase I: $50,000 - $275,000; Phase II: $750,000 - $1.8 million. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program is funded by Various Federal Agencies (including Department of Commerce bureaus like NOAA and NIST). 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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