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USDA NIFA Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program for AgTech Precision Agriculture and AI is sponsored by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). USDA's SBIR/STTR program, administered by NIFA, funds small businesses developing innovative agricultural technologies including AI-driven precision farming, crop and soil monitoring using machine learning and remote sensing, autonomous harvesting robots, smart sensors for pathogen detection, pest identification systems, and food supply chain analytics.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: U.S. small businesses with fewer than 500 employees, organized for profit and at least 51% owned by U.S. citizens or permanent resident aliens. The primary researcher must be employed by the small business at the time of award. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Up to $175,000 (Phase I); Up to $650,000 (Phase II) Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
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Community Food Projects Competitive Grants Program (CFPCGP) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). This program awards grants to eligible nonprofits, tribal organizations, and food program service providers to promote self-sufficiency and increase food security in low-income communities by developing comprehensive, community-based solutions. Projects should address food and nutrition security, particularly among historically ignored communities, and include food-insecure community members in planning, designing, development, implementation, and evaluation. Grants require a dollar-for-dollar (1:1) match in resources.
Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Programs (USDA NIFA) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). The USDA SBIR/STTR programs offer grants for small businesses to conduct high-quality research related to important scientific problems and opportunities in agriculture, with an emphasis on transforming scientific discovery into commercial products and services. This includes advanced technologies and software solutions relevant to agriculture. The FY 2025 Phase I funding opportunity has a closing date of September 17, 2024.
Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) / Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Programs (Phase I) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). The USDA SBIR/STTR programs focus on transforming scientific discovery into products and services with commercial potential and/or societal benefit in agriculturally-related areas. This can include app development for agricultural technology, rural development, and smart farming. Phase I aims to demonstrate technical feasibility.