The Federal and State Technology (FAST) Partnership Program is offering this grant to provide funding to organizations for executing state/regional programs. This grant is for the specific purpose of significantly increasing participation and success in the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs. Funded organizations will develop initiatives aimed at boosting the number of SBIR/STTR proposals and subsequent awards from underrepresented groups. This includes women, socially and economically disadvantaged individuals, and small businesses located in underserved areas, notably rural states. The program seeks to expand access to federal research and development funding, fostering innovation and economic growth by ensuring a more diverse pool of applicants receives critical support.
Opportunity ID: 354345
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SB-OIIFT-24-001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FEDERAL AND STATE TECHNOLOGY (FAST) PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM FY 2024 |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Business and Commerce Employment, Labor and Training Regional Development Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 50 |
| Assistance Listings: | 59.058 — Federal and State Technology Partnership Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | May 20, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | May 20, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 20, 2024 No Explanation |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 20, 2024 No Explanation |
| Archive Date: | Jul 20, 2024 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $200,000 |
| Award Floor: | $50,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education City or township governments Special district governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Small businesses For profit organizations other than small businesses State governments County governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Private institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Small Business Administration |
| Description: | The Federal and State Technology (FAST) Partnership Program provides funding to organizations to execute state/regional programs that increase the number of SBIR/STTR proposals leading to an increase in the number of SBIR/STTR awards from women, socially/economically disadvantaged individuals, and small businesses in underrepresented areas – typically rural states. |
| Link to Additional Information: | FEDERAL AND STATE TECHNOLOGY (FAST) PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM FY 2024 |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Grants.gov Contact Center
Phone Number: 1-800-518-4726 Hours of operation are 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The contact center is closed on federal holidays. |
Version History
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Related Documents
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Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Grants.gov Contact Center Phone Number: 1-800-518-4726 Hours of operation are 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The contact center is closed on federal holidays. |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 59.058 | SB-OIIFT-24-001-111276 | FAST Partnership Program FY24 | PKG00286591 | Jun 20, 2024 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
354345 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
354345 SF424A-1.0.pdf
354345 SF424B-1.1.pdf
354345 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
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