The USDA is offering the Small Business Innovation Research Program Phase II Grant, providing funding up to $450,000 for projects related to agriculturally related manufacturing and alternative and renewable energy technologies. Applicants should have successfully completed a Phase I project. With success rates around 50-60%, this grant aims to support innovative projects in line with USDA’s mission for a sustainable and productive nation. Since 1983, over 2000 research and development projects have been funded, empowering small businesses to explore their technological potential and commercialize innovative ideas. The closing date for applications is Feb 28, 2013.
Opportunity ID: 217373
General Information
| Document Type:: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number:: | USDA-NIFA-SBIR-004128 |
| Funding Opportunity Title:: | Small Business Innovation Research Program Phase II |
| Opportunity Category:: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation:: | |
| Funding Instrument Type:: | |
| Category of Funding Activity:: | Agriculture |
| Category Explanation:: | |
| Expected Number of Awards:: | |
| Assistance Listings Number(s):: | 10.212 — Small Business Innovation Research |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:: | No |
| Version:: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date:: | Jan 23, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date:: | |
| Original Closing Date for Applications:: | Feb 28, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications:: | Feb 28, 2013 |
| Archive Date:: | Mar 30, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding:: | $ 12,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling:: | $450,000 |
| Award Floor:: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants:: | Small businesses |
| Additional Information on Eligibility:: | Only previous Phase I winners who have not previously applied for Phase II support are eligible to apply for Phase II support through this FY 2013 solicitation. A Phase I project may apply for Phase II funding one time only. Therefore, if a Phase I awardee has previously applied for Phase II funding and was not successful; the awardee is not allowed to resubmit the same project under this program solicitation. Proposals for Phase II normally may only be submitted to the Federal agency from which the Phase I award was received. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name:: | National Institute of Food and Agriculture |
| Description:: | Funds may be awarded up to $450,000 for Phase II projects. All Phase II projects must have previously completed a successful USDA Phase I project before applying for a Phase II grant. Success rates for applicants have been 50-60% for Phase II. Projects dealing with agriculturally related manufacturing and alternative and renewable energy technologies are encouraged across all 2013 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 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:: | |
| Grantor Contact Information:: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Synopsis 1 |
Package Status
Below are CLOSED Opportunity Package(s) no longer available for this Funding Opportunity:
Package No: 1
| Assistance Listings: | 10.212 |
| Competition ID: | |
| Competition Title: | |
| Opportunity Package ID: | PKG00161750 |
| Opening Date: | Jan 23, 2013 |
| Closing Date: | Feb 28, 2013 |
| Agency Contact Information:: | NIFA Help Desk |
| Who Can Apply:: | Organization Applicants |
| mendatory_forms |
SF424 (R & R) [V1.2] SBIR/STTR_Information [V1.1] Research & Related Personal Data [V1.2] Project/Performance Site Location(s) [V1.4] Research And Related Other Project Information [V1.3] Research And Related Senior/Key Person Profile (Expanded) [V1.2] Research & Related Budget [V1.1] NIFA Supplemental Information [V1.1] |
| optional_forms | R & R Subaward Budget Attachment(s) Form 5 YR 30 ATT [V1.2] |
Packages
| Assistance Listings | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions | Who Can Apply: | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.212 | PKG00161750 | Jan 23, 2013 | Feb 28, 2013 | View | NIFA Help Desk | Organization Applicants |