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USDA SBIR Program for AgTech Startups is sponsored by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). The USDA's SBIR program funds companies building technologies that improve agricultural productivity, food safety, natural resource management, and rural economic development. NIFA manages the program through a single annual solicitation with specific topic areas.
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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.
Technical Assistance Webinar: The Equipment Grants Program (EGP) The Equipment Grants Program seeks to provide eligible institutions with the opportunity to acquire a shared-use piece of equipment/instrument that supports their research, research training, and extension goals. 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.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Small businesses developing AgTech innovations. Phase I proposals are evaluated on scientific merit, commercial potential, and qualifications of the research team. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows phase I: Up to $175,000; Phase II: Up to $600,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
USDA SBIR Program for AgTech Startups is funded by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (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.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
The solicitation lists 2 required documents: SF424 forms and R&R forms. Check the official notice for formatting and page-limit rules.
1890 Institution Teaching, Research and Extension Capacity Building Grants Program is sponsored by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). This program supports scientific research that addresses agricultural challenges and builds capacity for teaching, research, and extension activities at 1890 Land-grant Universities (HBCUs). While the primary focus is agriculture, financial management is listed as an eligible major for related scholarship programs, suggesting that projects related to financial literacy within an agricultural or rural community context might be considered as part of workforce development or extension activities.
Capacity Building Grants for Non-Land-Grant Colleges of Agriculture Program (NLGCA) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). The NLGCA Program assists eligible institutions in maintaining and expanding their capacity to conduct education, research, and outreach activities related to food, agriculture, and natural resources.
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