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- The National Science Foundation in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Small Business Innovation Research Program Phase I Solicitation FY 2010" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 47.041 Engineering Grants.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 8, 2010 and posted on Mar 4, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 9, 2009 Full Proposal Deadline(s) June 09, 2009 For the Topic Listing Reference Section II. Program Description. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $30,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 225 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Organization Limit Proposals may only be submitted by the following For profit organizations U.S. commercial organizations, especially small businesses with strong capabilities in scientific or engineering research or education. PI LimitThe primary employment of the Principal Investigator (PI) must be with the small business concern at the time of the award. A PI must spend a minimum of one calendar month on an SBIR Phase I project.
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Opportunity Summary:
The National Science Foundation (NSF) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program Phase I Solicitation for FY 2010 (Funding Opportunity Number 09-541) is a discretionary federal grant opportunity designed to help U.S. small businesses pursue early-stage research and development with strong technical innovation and commercial potential. The core purpose of the program is to stimulate technological innovation in the private sector, strengthen the role of small businesses in meeting federal R and D needs, and increase the commercialization of results that originate from federally supported research. The solicitation also emphasizes broadening participation by encouraging applications from socially and economically disadvantaged and women-owned small businesses, reflecting the program's intent to expand who benefits from and contributes to federally funded innovation.
This opportunity supports activities in science and technology and other research and development, and it is administered as a grant (not a contract) under CFDA 47.041, Engineering Grants. NSF anticipated making around 225 awards under this solicitation, with an estimated total funding amount of $30,000,000. Individual awards have an indicated floor of $150,000, and there is no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants generally are not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of receiving the award.
Eligibility is limited to for-profit U.S. commercial organizations, with a particular focus on small businesses that can demonstrate strong capabilities in scientific or engineering research or education. A key personnel requirement concerns the Principal Investigator (PI): the PI's primary employment must be with the small business concern at the time the award is made. In addition, the PI must commit at least one calendar month of effort to the Phase I project, which signals that NSF expects meaningful leadership involvement rather than a nominal association.
The timeline for the solicitation shows that it was posted on March 4, 2009, with a full proposal deadline of June 9, 2009. The announcement references a topic listing in Section II of the program description, indicating that applicants were expected to align their proposals with defined topic areas or guidance provided within the solicitation document. The opportunity was later archived on March 8, 2010, which is consistent with the close of the competition cycle and the transition to newer solicitations.
For applicants and interested parties looking for official details, the solicitation points to NSF Publication 09-541 as the primary reference document. For access issues with the electronic announcement, the provided support contact is NSF's Grants.gov support at grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
This opportunity is the National Science Foundation (NSF) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program Phase I Solicitation for FY 2010, Funding Opportunity Number 09-541 (NSF Publication 09-541).
Which federal agency is offering this funding?
The funding is offered by the National Science Foundation (NSF).
Is this opportunity a grant or a contract?
This opportunity is administered as a discretionary federal grant (not a contract).
What is the purpose of the NSF SBIR Phase I program?
The program is designed to help U.S. small businesses pursue early-stage research and development (R&D) with strong technical innovation and commercial potential. Its core purpose is to stimulate technological innovation in the private sector, strengthen the role of small businesses in meeting federal R&D needs, and increase the commercialization of results originating from federally supported research.
What types of activities does this solicitation support?
It supports activities in science and technology and other research and development.
What is the CFDA number associated with this program?
The solicitation is listed under CFDA 47.041, Engineering Grants.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to for-profit U.S. commercial organizations, with a focus on small businesses that can demonstrate strong capabilities in scientific or engineering research or education.
Does the solicitation encourage applications from any particular types of businesses?
Yes. The solicitation emphasizes broadening participation by encouraging applications from socially and economically disadvantaged small businesses and women-owned small businesses.
How many awards did NSF anticipate making under this solicitation?
NSF anticipated making around 225 awards.
What is the estimated total funding amount for this solicitation?
The estimated total funding amount is $30,000,000.
What is the minimum (floor) award amount for an individual Phase I award?
The indicated award floor is $150,000 per award.
Is there a cost sharing or matching requirement?
No. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement. Applicants generally are not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of receiving an award.
What are the Principal Investigator (PI) employment requirements?
The PI's primary employment must be with the small business concern at the time the award is made.
How much time must the PI commit to the Phase I project?
The PI must commit at least one calendar month of effort to the Phase I project.
When was this solicitation posted?
The solicitation was posted on March 4, 2009.
What was the full proposal deadline?
The full proposal deadline was June 9, 2009.
Were applicants expected to align their proposals to specific topics?
Yes. The announcement references a topic listing in Section II of the program description, indicating that proposals were expected to align with defined topic areas or guidance in the solicitation.
What does it mean that the opportunity was archived?
The opportunity was archived on March 8, 2010, which is consistent with the close of the competition cycle and the transition to newer solicitations.
Where can applicants find the official solicitation document?
The solicitation identifies NSF Publication 09-541 as the primary reference document for official details.
Who should be contacted for technical or access issues with the electronic announcement?
For access issues with the electronic announcement, the solicitation lists NSF's Grants.gov support contact at grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov.
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