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Find similar grantsStrategic Funding Increase (STRATFI) and Tactical Funding Increase (TACFI) Programs is sponsored by AFWERX, Department of the Air Force. This opportunity supports mission-aligned projects and measurable outcomes.
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What are the STRATFI/TACFI Programs? - AFWERX Strategic Funding Increase, or STRATFI , is a program focused on large-scale, strategic capabilities at the DAF level. Tactical Funding Increase, or TACFI , focuses on transitioning smaller-scale, tactical capabilities at the operational level.
They are designed to catalyze relationships between U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force end-users and acquisition professionals, private-sector innovators and inventors. The program strives to bridge the gap between current SBIR/STTR Phase II and Phase III scaling efforts, facilitating delivery of strategic capabilities for the Department of the Air Force. Code Snippet ma-admin-quick-nav 2.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: For successful Phase II projects (within 2 years). Requires matching funds from government, private investment, or a combination of both sources. STRATFI/TACFI submissions must be completed by Government POC only. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows STRATFI: $3M-$15M; TACFI: $375K-$2M. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Strategic Funding Increase (STRATFI) and Tactical Funding Increase (TACFI) Programs is funded by AFWERX, Department of the Air Force. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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Strategic Funding Increase (STRATFI) opportunity is sponsored by AFWERX, Department of the Air Force. The STRATFI program is designed to bridge the gap in funding for small businesses with successful Phase II SBIR/STTR contracts, helping to scale innovations for operational use by the Department of the Air Force. It focuses on large-scale, strategic capabilities and requires significant matching funds from government and/or private investment.
Tactical Funding Increase (TACFI) opportunity is sponsored by AFWERX, Department of the Air Force. The TACFI program focuses on transitioning smaller-scale, tactical capabilities at the operational level for small businesses with successful Phase II SBIR/STTR contracts. It provides funding to help scale innovations and requires a 1:1 cost-sharing match from other government funding or private funding.
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