The USDA is offering the Small Business Innovation Research Program Phase II grant for projects that have previously completed a successful Phase I project. With success rates of 50-60%, the grant encourages agriculturally-related manufacturing and alternative energy projects. Since 1983, over 2000 projects have been funded, allowing small businesses to explore their technological potential and profit from innovation. Applications should align with USDA’s focus on a healthy and sustainable nation. The closing date for this grant is March 8, 2018.
Opportunity ID: 299656
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NIFA-SBIR-006428 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Small Business Innovation Research Program Phase II |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture Business and Commerce |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.212 — Small Business Innovation Research |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Dec 22, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 08, 2018 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 08, 2018 |
| Archive Date: | Apr 07, 2018 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Only previous USDA NIFA SBIR Phase I awardees who have not previously applied for Phase II support are eligible to apply for Phase II support through this FY 2018 RFA. A Phase I project may only apply for a Phase II award once. If a Phase I awardee was unsuccessful in receiving a Phase II award with a previous application, then the awardee is not eligible to resubmit the proposal under this program solicitation. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institute of Food and Agriculture |
| Description: | All Phase II projects must have previously completed a successful USDA Phase I project before applying for a Phase II grant. Success rates for applicants have been 50-60% for Phase II. Projects dealing with agriculturally-related manufacturing and alternative and renewable energy technologies are encouraged across all 2018 SBIR topic areas. USDA SBIR’s flexible research areas ensure innovative projects consistent with USDA’s vision of a healthy and productive nation in harmony with the land, air, and water. USDA SBIR has awarded over 2000 research and development projects since 1983, allowing hundreds of small businesses to explore their technological potential and providing an incentive to profit from the commercialization of innovative ideas. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Small Business Innovation Research Program – Phase II |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
NIFA Help Desk
Phone: 202-401-5048 Business hours are M-F, 7:00 am -5:00 pm ET, excluding Federal holidays Email:electronic@nifa.usda.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 299656 Full Announcement-SBIR Phase II -> FY 2018 SBIR Phase II.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | NIFA Help Desk Phone: 202-401-5048 Business hours are M-F, 7:00 am -5:00 pm ET, excluding Federal holidays Email: electronic@nifa.usda.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.212 | PKG00237282 | Dec 22, 2017 | Mar 08, 2018 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
299656 RR_SF424_2_0-2.0.pdf
299656 NIFA_Supplemental_Info_1_2-1.2.pdf
299656 PerformanceSite_2_0-2.0.pdf
299656 RR_Budget_1_4-1.4.pdf
299656 RR_PersonalData_1_2-1.2.pdf
299656 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_4-1.4.pdf
299656 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_2_0-2.0.pdf
299656 SBIR_STTR_Information_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
299656 RR_SubawardBudget30_1_4-1.4.pdf
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