Locality Archives: National

Grants.Gov – Federal Funding summary

Grants.gov provides a single point where the user can learn more about the federal grant programs, grant lifecycle, and other funding opportunities.

SBIR – US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

The mission of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is to protect human health and the environment. Phase I awards contracts up to $100,000 for 6 months for “proof of concept” of the proposed technology. Phase II continues the research and development of the technology in Phase I, with awards up to $300,000. EPA also

SBIR – US Dept. of Homeland Security

The mission of the US Dept. of Homeland Security is to secure the nation from the many threats and keep America safe. Phase I focuses on the scientific, technical merit, and feasibility of the proposed homeland security solution with an award up to $100,000 for 6 months. Phase II continues the research and development effort

SBIR – US Dept. of Transportation (DOT)

The mission of the US Dept. of Transportation (DOT) is to ensure a fast, safe, efficient accessible, and convenient transportation system that meets our nation’s interests and enhances the quality of life of the American people. DOT Phase I focuses on the technical merit, feasibility, and commercial potential of innovation solutions to our nation’s transportation

SBIR – US Dept. of Commerce – National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)

The mission of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is to support and understand the complex systems that support our planet. NOAA’s Technology Partnerships Office serves the needs of inventors and U.S. companies looking to partner with NOAA. Phase I focuses on the start-up phase (technical merit or feasibility of the idea/technology) with awards

SBIR – US Dept. of Education

The mission of the US Dept. of Education is to promote student achievement and preparation for global competitiveness by fostering educational excellence and ensuring equal access. Phase I focuses on feasibility of commercial products that address education problems, with a maximum award of $150,000 for 6 months. Phase II continues the research and development efforts

SBIR – US Dept. of Commerce – National Institute of Standards and Technology

The mission of the National Institute of Standards and Technology is to promote U.S. innovation and industrial competitiveness by advancing measurement science, standards, and technology. Phase I focuses on the feasibility of the technology with a funding maximum of $100,000 for 6 months. Phase II focuses on research and development with a funding maximum of

SBIR – US Dept. of Agriculture (USDA)

The mission of the USDA is to provide leadership on food, agriculture, natural resources, rural development, nutrition, and related issues based on public policy, the best available science, and effective management. USDA offers grants to small businesses to support high quality research related to importanct scientific problems and opportunities in agriculture that lead to significant

SBIR & STTR – National Science Foundation (NSF)

The mission of the National Science Foundation is to promote the progress of science; to advance the national health, prosperity, and welfare. Phase I focuses on proof-of-concept/feasibility with a maximum funding of $225,000 for 6 to 12 months. Phase II focuses on the development of the innovation for a maximum funding amount of $750,000 for

SBIR & STTR – National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

The mission of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) SBIR & STTR program is to support research, development, and demonstration of innovative technologies that fulfill NASA’s current and future needs. Phase I focuses scientific, technical, and commercial feasibility with a maximum funding of $125,000 for 6 months (SBIR) and 12 months (STTR).  Phase II