US Funding for Your Industry
Led by the Small Business Administration (SBA), SBIR/STTR funding is distributed by numerous federal agencies. Below we provide summary of these agencies, outlining their specific portfolios, funding options, and programs.
Agencies
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SBIR/STTR
Department of Energy (DOE)
Agency Budget
$315 Million
​Phase I Funding Amount
$200,000
Phase II Funding Amount
$1.6 Million
Opportunity
Grants
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Research areas include: Advanced Scientific Computing Research, Environmental Management, Fossil Energy, Biological and Environmental Research, Fusion Energy Science, Cybersecurity, Energy Security, Renewable Energy, and more
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Department of Defense (DOD)
Agency Budget
$1.9 Billion
​Phase I Funding Amount
$50,000 - $250,000
Phase II Funding Amount
$800,000 - $1.83 Million
Opportunity
Contracts
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Priority Areas include: 5G, AI/Autonomy, Biotechnology, Control and Communications, Cybersecurity, Directed Energy, Hypersonic, Microelectronics, Network Command, Nuclear, Quantum Sciences, Space, and more
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Department of Commerce (DOC)
Agency Budget
$100 Million
​Phase I Funding Amount
$100,000
Phase II Funding Amount
$400,000
Opportunity
Grants
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​Funds: Technologies in support of the missions of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the National Institutes of Standards and Technology (NIST)​
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National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
Agency Budget
$174 Million
​Phase I Funding Amount
$150,000
Phase II Funding Amount
$850,000
Opportunity
Contracts
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Seventeen (17) technology areas, including: Propulsion Systems, Flight Computing and Avionics, Aerospace Power and Energy Storage, Robotic Systems, Communications, Navigation, and Orbital Debris Tracking/Characterization Systems​​​​
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Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Agency Budget
$32 Million
​Phase I Funding Amount
$120,000
Phase II Funding Amount
$700,000
Opportunity
Grants
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Supports: Forests Resources, Plant and Animal Production and Protection, Conservation of Natural Resources, Food Science and Nutrition, Rural Development, Aquaculture, Biofuels and Biobased Products, Small and Mid-Size Farms
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Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
Agency Budget
$18 Million
​Phase I Funding Amount
$150,000
Phase II Funding Amount
$1 Million
Opportunity
Contracts
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Funds innovation supporting: Borders and Maritime Security, Chemical and Biological Defense, Critical Infrastructure and Resilience, Cybersecurity, Explosives Detection and Aviation Screening, First Responders, and more​​​
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Department of Transportation (DOT)
Agency Budget
$9 Million
​Phase I Funding Amount
$200,000
Phase II Funding Amount
$1 Million
Opportunity
Contracts
Funds technologies in support of DOT Operating Administration: Federal Highway Administration, Federal Railroad Administration, Federal Transit Administration, and Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration​
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Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Agency Budget
$5 Million
​Phase I Funding Amount
$100,000
Phase II Funding Amount
$400,000
Opportunity
Contracts
Broadly funds technologies addressing Air Quality, Homeland Security, Sustainable Materials Management, Safe Chemicals, Land Revitalization, and Clean and Safe Water
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Federal Agencies Dates
Agencies regularly release SBIR/STTR funding opportunities periodically throughout the year. Some agencies issue multiple solicitations within the year, while others release only one solicitation annually.
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