The Federal and State Technology (FAST) Partnership Program is offering this grant to fund organizations and individuals who can provide crucial assistance and guidance to small technology business concerns. This grant aims to foster the growth and development of small tech enterprises by supporting entities dedicated to their success. Proposals are invited from any public or private organization, entity, or individual with the expertise and resources to offer valuable support, mentorship, and strategic advice to these businesses. The funding is intended to strengthen the ecosystem for technology innovation, ensuring that promising small businesses have the necessary resources to thrive. This initiative is vital for enhancing the competitiveness and sustainability of the nation’s small technology sector.
Opportunity ID: 293768
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | FAST-2017-R-0011 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Federal and State Technology (FAST) Partnership Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Business and Commerce Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 16 |
| Assistance Listings: | 59.058 — Federal and State Technology Partnership Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | May 12, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 20, 2017 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 20, 2017 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $2,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $125,000 |
| Award Floor: | $50,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | In order to be eligible for this funding opportunity an Applicant must:
Be a public or private entity, organization, or individual that intends to use funding awarded under this Announcement to increase SBIR/STTR proposals and awards within a single or multiple states and provide outreach, financial support, and/or technical assistance to technology based small business concerns related to women and individuals who are socially or economically disadvantaged, as well as underrepresented geographies, to participate in SBIR/STTR programs; and Be endorsed by the appropriate state governor or their authorized designee as the only approved applicant from that state. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Small Business Administration |
| Description: | The purpose of this Funding Opportunity Announcement is to invite proposals for funding from any public or private organization, entity or individual interested in providing assistance and guidance to small technology business concerns. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Brittany Sickler, U.S. Small Business Administration
Office of Innovation and Technology Tel: 202-710-5163 Email: FAST@sba.gov Email:FAST@sba.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
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Related Documents
Folder 293768 Full Announcement-Full Announcement Documents -> FAST FOA – FY 2017_Final (OGC).pdf
Folder 293768 Full Announcement-Full Announcement Documents -> FAST SYNOPSIS 2017_Final (OGC).pdf
Folder 293768 Full Announcement-Full Announcement Documents -> FAST 2017 FAQs.pdf
Folder 293768 Full Announcement-Full Announcement Documents -> FAST Final Instruction – final.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Brittany Sickler, U.S. Small Business Administration Office of Innovation and Technology Tel: 202-710-5163 Email: FAST@sba.gov Email: FAST@sba.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 59.058 | PKG00232545 | May 15, 2017 | Jun 20, 2017 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
293768 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
293768 SF424B-1.1.pdf
293768 SF424A-1.0.pdf
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