The purpose of this FOA is to provide funding for up to four (4) Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs) that will provide entrepreneurial development services to Native American communities, focusing on supplying services to socially and economically disadvantaged entrepreneurs in locations that are outside of the geographical areas of existing SBA resources. Eligible applicants must be Tribal Colleges and Universities as defined in the Higher Education Act HEA 316 (U.S.C. 1059c). Funding Opportunity Number: SB-GC7J-23-002. Assistance Listing: 59.007. Funding Instrument: G. Category: BC,ED. Award Amount: Up to $250K per award.

The purpose of this FOA is to provide funding for up to two (2) private, non-profit organizations that will provide entrepreneurial development services to women, with an emphasis on socially and economically disadvantaged entrepreneurs in locations that are outside of the geographical areas of existing WBCs for the District of Columbia (DC) and the State of Oregon. There will be one award for each location. Eligible applicants must be private, non-profit organizations with 501(c) tax exempt status from the U.S. Treasury’s Internal Revenue Service and must provide services to the District of Columbia (DC) and State of Oregon. Funding Opportunity Number: SB-OEDWB-23-002. Assistance Listing: 59.043. Funding Instrument: G. Category: BC,CD,RD. Award Amount: $75K – $150K per award.

Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Programs is sponsored by National Science Foundation (NSF). The NSF SBIR/STTR programs provide non-dilutive funds for use-inspired research and development (R&D) of unproven, leading-edge technology innovations that address societal challenges. These programs specifically foster and encourage participation by socially and economically disadvantaged and women-owned small businesses.

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 and Small Business Technology Transfer Programs Phase I is sponsored by USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). This program offers competitively awarded grants to qualified small businesses to support high-quality research related to important scientific problems and opportunities in agriculture. The Food Science and Nutrition topic area (8.5) specifically focuses on developing new or improved processes, technologies, products, or services addressing food safety, food processing, and nutrition issues. Phase I awards focus on proving scientific or technical feasibility.

Agricultural Technologies (AG) - NSF SBIR/STTR is sponsored by National Science Foundation (NSF). The Agricultural Technologies topic supports innovations enabling farm production ecosystems that support the proper utilization of natural resources. Such technologies may encompass systems-level and multidisciplinary solutions to enable complex agricultural practices that support increased biodiversity balanced with yield production. Sub-topics include food waste mitigation, resilient supply & distribution, and other agricultural technologies.

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.

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 - Food Science and Nutrition (SBIR 8.5) is sponsored by USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). This program supports innovations in food manufacturing technologies and strengthening agricultural systems. It focuses on improving production, storage, and quality of foods through research, education, and extension. Projects can address emerging food safety, food processing, and nutrition issues, including developing systems for rapid detection of pathogens and chemical hazards, and technologies for climate-smart food systems. The outcome of a successful project is a proof of concept for a marketable product or patented process.

Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR)/Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Phase I (NSF 24-579) is sponsored by National Science Foundation (NSF). This program provides non-dilutive funds for use-inspired research and development (R&D) of unproven, leading-edge technology innovations that address societal challenges. Small businesses must first submit a Project Pitch and receive an official invitation to submit a full proposal. The maximum award amount has been increased to $305,000, and the award duration is 6-18 months.

NSF Small Business Innovation Research / Small Business Technology Transfer Phase I Programs is sponsored by National Science Foundation (NSF). These programs provide non-dilutive funds for use-inspired research and development of unproven, leading-edge technology innovations that address societal challenges. NSF funds broadly across scientific and engineering disciplines and does not solicit specific technologies.