The USDA Small Business Innovation Research Program Phase I supports projects proving the feasibility of innovative approaches, specifically in agriculturally related manufacturing and alternative energy. Projects align with USDA’s goal of a sustainable nation. With over 2000 projects funded since 1983, this grant fosters small business exploration of technological potential and commercialization of new ideas. The closing date for this opportunity is Oct 06, 2016 12:00:00 AM EDT.
Opportunity ID: 286096
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NIFA-SBIR-005943 |
| 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: | Jul 14, 2016 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Oct 06, 2016 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Oct 06, 2016 |
| Archive Date: | Nov 05, 2016 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $8,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | See section 1.4 on the RFA. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institute of Food and Agriculture |
| Description: | 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
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Related Documents
Folder 286096 Full Announcement-FY 2017 SBIR Phase I -> 17_SBIR Phase 1 RFA final.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 | PKG00225510 | Jul 14, 2016 | Oct 06, 2016 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
286096 RR_SF424_2_0-2.0.pdf
286096 SBIR_STTR_Information_1_1-1.1.pdf
286096 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_2_0-2.0.pdf
286096 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_3-1.3.pdf
286096 RR_Budget_1_3-1.3.pdf
286096 RR_PersonalData_1_2-1.2.pdf
286096 PerformanceSite_2_0-2.0.pdf
286096 NIFA_Supplemental_Info_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
286096 RR_SubawardBudget30_1_3-1.3.pdf
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