
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
$1 Million
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
$100,000
Phase II Funding Amount
$600,000
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 Education (ED)
Agency Budget
$10 Million
​Phase I Funding Amount
$250,000
Phase II Funding Amount
$1 Million
Opportunity
Contracts
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Funds New Education Technology Products for Use by Students, or Educators, or those used by Infants, Toddlers, or Students With or At Risk for Disabilities, or Teachers in Early Intervention or Special Education Settings​
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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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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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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​
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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Open solicitations can be viewed here.
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