The USDA’s Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program Phase II offers up to $450,000 for projects. This grant is for small businesses that have successfully completed a USDA Phase I project. With a 50-60% success rate, the program encourages innovative research in agriculturally related manufacturing and alternative/renewable energy technologies, aligning with USDA’s vision for a healthy nation in harmony with land, air, and water. Since 1983, USDA SBIR has funded over 2000 R&D projects, helping small businesses explore technological potential and commercialize innovative ideas.
Opportunity ID: 217373
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NIFA-SBIR-004128 |
| 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 Community Development Environment Food and Nutrition Natural Resources Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| 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: | Jan 23, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 28, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 28, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | Mar 30, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $12,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $450,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Small businesses |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Only previous Phase I winners who have not previously applied for Phase II support are eligible to apply for Phase II support through this FY 2013 solicitation. A Phase I project may apply for Phase II funding one time only. Therefore, if a Phase I awardee has previously applied for Phase II funding and was not successful; the awardee is not allowed to resubmit the same project under this program solicitation. Proposals for Phase II normally may only be submitted to the Federal agency from which the Phase I award was received. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institute of Food and Agriculture |
| Description: | Funds may be awarded up to $450,000 for Phase II projects. 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 2013 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. Click below for more SBIR information. |
| 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 217373 Full Announcement-1 -> 13_sbir phase ii_final to od.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 | PKG00161750 | Jan 23, 2013 | Feb 28, 2013 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
217373 RR_SF424_1_2-1.2.pdf
217373 SBIR_STTR_Information_1_1-1.1.pdf
217373 RR_PersonalData_1_2-1.2.pdf
217373 PerformanceSite_1_4-1.4.pdf
217373 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_3-1.3.pdf
217373 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_1_2-1.2.pdf
217373 RR_Budget-1.1.pdf
217373 NIFA_Supplemental_Info_1_1-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
217373 RR_SubawardBudget30-1.2.pdf
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