The USDA SBIR program is offering grants up to $100,000 for Phase I projects focusing on scientific or technical feasibility in agriculturally related manufacturing and alternative energy technologies. With a vision of a healthy and productive nation, the program supports innovative projects aligned with environmental goals. Since 1983, over 2000 projects have been funded, nurturing small businesses to explore technological potential and commercialize innovative ideas. The closing date for applications is May 21, 2020.
Opportunity ID: 326223
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NIFA-SBIR-007374 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY 2020 SBIR Phase 1 – 2nd release |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 10 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.212 — Small Business Innovation Research |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 10, 2020 |
| Last Updated Date: | Apr 10, 2020 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 21, 2020 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 21, 2020 |
| Archive Date: | Jun 20, 2020 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $25,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Each applicant submitting an application must qualify as a Small Business Concern (SBC) for R/R&D purposes at the time of selection (see definitions in section Part VIII). Failure to meet an eligibility criterion by the application deadline may result in the application being excluded from consideration or, even though an application may be reviewed, will preclude NIFA from making an award. See RFA for additional details on eligibility and funding levels. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institute of Food and Agriculture |
| Description: |
Funds may be awarded up to $100,000 for a Phase I project. Proposed Phase I projects should prove the scientific or technical feasibility of the approach or concept. Projects dealing with agriculturally related manufacturing and alternative and renewable energy technologies are encouraged across all 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 Program 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 I |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
NIFA Help Desk
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 326223 Full Announcement-FY 2020 SBIR Phase 1 – 2nd rel -> FY2020-2021-SBIR-Phase-I-2nd-solicitation-508.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | NIFA Help Desk 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 | PKG00260946 | Apr 10, 2020 | May 21, 2020 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
326223 RR_SF424_2_0-2.0.pdf
326223 NIFA_Supplemental_Info_1_2-1.2.pdf
326223 PerformanceSite_2_0-2.0.pdf
326223 RR_Budget_1_4-1.4.pdf
326223 RR_PersonalData_1_2-1.2.pdf
326223 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_4-1.4.pdf
326223 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_2_0-2.0.pdf
326223 SBIR_STTR_Information_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
326223 RR_SubawardBudget30_1_4-1.4.pdf
326223 AD_3030_2_0-2.0.pdf
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