Opportunity Information: Apply for USDA NIFA SBIR 004128
Apply for USDA NIFA SBIR 004128
- The National Institute of Food and Agriculture in the agriculture business and commerce community development environment food and nutrition natural resources science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Small Business Innovation Research Program Phase II" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 10.212 Small Business Innovation Research.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jan 23, 2013 and posted on Jan 23, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 28, 2013. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $12,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $450,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Small businesses.
- 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.
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Opportunity Summary:
The USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program Phase II opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number USDA NIFA SBIR 004128) is a discretionary grant program designed to help small businesses continue research and development work that was successfully started under a prior USDA SBIR Phase I award. Phase II is meant to move beyond early feasibility and proof-of-concept work and support the next stage of development that can position an innovation for commercialization and real-world deployment in agriculture and related sectors. NIFA emphasizes that its SBIR research areas are intentionally flexible, aiming to support projects that align with the USDA vision of a healthy and productive nation in harmony with land, air, and water.
Funding under this solicitation can be as high as $450,000 per award (the award ceiling), with no stated minimum award amount (award floor is $0). The program’s estimated total available funding for this cycle is $12,000,000. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, which means applicants are not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of receiving an award. The grant supports R&D across a broad set of activity categories tied to agriculture and innovation, including Agriculture, Business and Commerce, Community Development, Environment, Food and Nutrition, Natural Resources, Science and Technology, and other Research and Development, and it is listed under CFDA 10.212 (Small Business Innovation Research).
Eligibility is narrow and tied directly to prior participation: only small businesses that previously won and completed a successful USDA SBIR Phase I project are allowed to apply for Phase II funding. In addition, a Phase I project may seek Phase II support only once. If a Phase I awardee has already applied for Phase II and was not selected, the program rules stated in this notice do not allow that awardee to resubmit the same project again under this solicitation. The solicitation also reflects the standard SBIR rule that Phase II proposals normally must be submitted to the same federal agency that funded the Phase I award, which in this case is USDA/NIFA.
Programmatically, USDA highlights that Phase II selection rates have historically been around 50 to 60 percent, suggesting a relatively competitive but not extremely low-probability funding environment compared with many other R&D grant programs. For FY 2013 topic areas, USDA specifically encourages projects related to agriculturally connected manufacturing as well as alternative and renewable energy technologies, while still welcoming strong proposals across all listed SBIR topics. The broader purpose is to help small firms advance innovative technologies with a clearer path to commercialization, building on a long-running program track record: USDA SBIR reports having funded more than 2,000 R&D projects since 1983, supporting hundreds of small businesses in developing and commercializing new ideas.
Key dates in the posted opportunity show it was posted and created on January 23, 2013, with an original and current closing date of February 28, 2013, and an archive date of March 30, 2013. For support accessing the full announcement, the notice directs applicants to the NIFA Help Desk at 202-401-5048 during business hours (Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET, excluding federal holidays).
USDA NIFA SBIR Phase II (USDA NIFA SBIR 004128) FAQs
What is this grant opportunity?
This is the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program Phase II discretionary grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number: USDA NIFA SBIR 004128). It is intended to help small businesses continue research and development (R&D) that began under a prior USDA SBIR Phase I award.
What is the purpose of SBIR Phase II funding under this solicitation?
Phase II is designed to move beyond early feasibility and proof-of-concept work completed in Phase I and fund the next stage of development. The goal is to position an innovation for commercialization and real-world deployment in agriculture and related sectors.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to small businesses that previously won and completed a successful USDA SBIR Phase I project. The opportunity is specifically for Phase I awardees advancing to Phase II.
Can a Phase I project apply for Phase II more than once?
No. A Phase I project may seek Phase II support only one time.
If a Phase I awardee applied for Phase II before and was not selected, can they resubmit the same project under this solicitation?
No. The rules stated in the notice do not allow an awardee to resubmit the same project again under this solicitation if they already applied for Phase II and were not selected.
Does the Phase II proposal need to be submitted to the same agency that funded Phase I?
Yes. The solicitation reflects the standard SBIR rule that Phase II proposals normally must be submitted to the same federal agency that funded the Phase I award. In this case, that agency is USDA/NIFA.
How much funding is available per award?
Funding can be as high as $450,000 per award (the award ceiling). No minimum award amount is stated (award floor is $0).
How much total funding is expected to be available for this cycle?
The estimated total available funding for this cycle is $12,000,000.
Is cost sharing or a matching contribution required?
No. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement. Applicants are not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of receiving an award.
What types of projects or activities does this grant support?
The grant supports R&D across a broad range of activity categories tied to agriculture and innovation, including Agriculture, Business and Commerce, Community Development, Environment, Food and Nutrition, Natural Resources, Science and Technology, and other Research and Development.
What is the program classification or CFDA number for this opportunity?
This opportunity is listed under CFDA 10.212 (Small Business Innovation Research).
How competitive is the program?
USDA notes that Phase II selection rates have historically been around 50 to 60 percent, indicating a competitive program with a moderate likelihood of funding compared with many R&D grant programs.
Are any topic areas specifically encouraged?
For FY 2013 topic areas, USDA specifically encourages projects related to agriculturally connected manufacturing as well as alternative and renewable energy technologies. The program also welcomes strong proposals across all listed SBIR topics.
How does USDA describe the flexibility of SBIR research areas?
NIFA emphasizes that SBIR research areas are intentionally flexible and aim to support projects aligned with the USDA vision of a healthy and productive nation in harmony with land, air, and water.
What is the broader track record of the USDA SBIR program?
USDA SBIR reports having funded more than 2,000 R&D projects since 1983, supporting hundreds of small businesses in developing and commercializing new ideas.
When was this opportunity posted, and what were the key dates?
The opportunity was posted and created on January 23, 2013. The original and current closing date listed is February 28, 2013. The archive date is March 30, 2013.
Who can I contact for help accessing the full announcement?
The notice directs applicants to the NIFA Help Desk at 202-401-5048 during business hours, Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET, excluding federal holidays.
Is this a discretionary grant program?
Yes. The notice describes the USDA/NIFA SBIR Phase II opportunity as a discretionary grant program.
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