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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

National Science Foundation (NSF)

Agency Budget 

$215 Million

 

​Phase I Funding Amount

$275,000

 

Phase II Funding Amount

$1 Million

 

Opportunity

Grants

 

Funds almost all areas of technology and market sectors (with the exception of clinical trials)

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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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SBIR/STTR

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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SBIR

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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SBIR/STTR

Health and Human Services (HHS)

Agency Budget 

$1.2 Billion

 

​Phase I Funding Amount

$275,000

 

Phase II Funding Amount

$1.83 Million

 

Opportunity

Grants

 

​Funds health, life science, and biomedical discoveries that could impact the lives of patients and their families​

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SBIR/STTR

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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SBIR

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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SBIR

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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SBIR

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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SBIR

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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SBIR

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

Solicitation Planner Timetable

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