The USDA offers Phase II funding for projects that have successfully completed a Phase I USDA project. With a success rate of 50-60%, projects in agriculturally-related manufacturing and alternative energy technologies are encouraged. The grant supports innovative projects that align with USDA’s goal of a sustainable, productive nation. Since 1983, over 2000 research and development projects have been funded, empowering small businesses to realize their technological potential and commercialize innovative ideas. Applications for the 2019 grant cycle close on March 14, 2019.
Opportunity ID: 311486
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NIFA-SBIR-006692 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY19 Small Business Innovation Research Program Phase II |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture Business and Commerce |
| 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: | Dec 21, 2018 |
| Last Updated Date: | Dec 21, 2018 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 14, 2019 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 14, 2019 |
| Archive Date: | Apr 13, 2019 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $12,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Only previous USDA-NIFA SBIR Phase I awardees who have not previously applied for Phase II support are eligible to apply for Phase II support through this FY 2019 RFA. A Phase I project may only apply for a Phase II award once. If a Phase I awardee was unsuccessful in receiving a Phase II award with a previous application, then the awardee is not eligible to resubmit the proposal under this or a future Phase II program solicitation. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institute of Food and Agriculture |
| Description: |
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 2018 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.
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| Link to Additional Information: | Small Business Innovation Research Program – Phase II |
| 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 311486 Full Announcement-SBIR Phase II -> FY 2019 SBIR Phase II RFA.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 | PKG00247134 | Dec 21, 2018 | Mar 14, 2019 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
311486 RR_SF424_2_0-2.0.pdf
311486 NIFA_Supplemental_Info_1_2-1.2.pdf
311486 PerformanceSite_2_0-2.0.pdf
311486 RR_Budget_1_4-1.4.pdf
311486 RR_PersonalData_1_2-1.2.pdf
311486 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_4-1.4.pdf
311486 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_2_0-2.0.pdf
311486 SBIR_STTR_Information_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
311486 RR_SubawardBudget30_1_4-1.4.pdf
311486 AD_3030_2_0-2.0.pdf
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