The USDA Small Business Innovation Research Program offers funding of up to $100,000 for Phase I projects aimed at proving the feasibility of new scientific or technical approaches. Priority is given to projects in agriculturally related manufacturing and alternative energy technologies. With a history of over 2000 awarded projects since 1983, this program supports small businesses in exploring their technological potential and commercializing innovative ideas. The deadline for applications is October 2, 2014.
Opportunity ID: 258169
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NIFA-SBIR-004553 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Small Business Innovation Research Program – Phase I |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture |
| 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: | Jun 20, 2014 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Oct 02, 2014 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Oct 02, 2014 |
| Archive Date: | Nov 01, 2014 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $18,300,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $100,000 |
| 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 for R/R&D purposes at the time of award (see definitions in section 2.0). A potential grantee that is a subsidiary must show that the parent company is also a small business entity and the parent company must provide documentation supporting their small business status (the documentation should be included in Field 12, Other Attachments, of the Research and Related (R&R) Other Project Information form). If the parent company is not a small business entity, then the subsidiary is not eligible to submit an SBIR application. In addition, the primary employment of the Project Director (PD) must be with the small business concern at the time of award and during the conduct of the proposed research, unless otherwise approved in writing by NIFA. Eligible primary employment means that more than one-half of the PD’s time is spent in the employ of the small business. Primary employment with the small business precludes the applicant as a full-time employee with another organization. This requirement applies to Phase I awards and any deviations from this requirement must be approved in writing by the USDA Authorized Departmental Officer (ADO) after consultation with the appropriate National Program Leader (NPL). While the PD must work more than one-half of his/her time for the small business during the entire grant period, there is no time requirement for the PD’s work on the proposed research. |
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. |
| 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
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
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
Related Documents
Folder 258169 Full Announcement-1 -> 15_SBIR Phase I_.pdf
Folder 258169 Revised Full Announcement-1 -> 15_SBIR Phase I_7 30 revised.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 | PKG00199710 | Jun 20, 2014 | Oct 02, 2014 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
258169 RR_SF424_1_2-1.2.pdf
258169 SBIR_STTR_Information_1_1-1.1.pdf
258169 RR_PersonalData_1_2-1.2.pdf
258169 PerformanceSite_1_4-1.4.pdf
258169 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_3-1.3.pdf
258169 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_1_2-1.2.pdf
258169 RR_Budget-1.1.pdf
258169 NIFA_Supplemental_Info_1_1-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
258169 RR_SubawardBudget30-1.2.pdf
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