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Sample Application
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Which assistance program are you applying for?
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Federal Marketing Assistance
Microvoucher Review
Microgrant Review
Technical Review Only
Contact Information
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Formal name of the organization or company submitting the federal proposal
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Fed Tax ID # (FEIN) 8 digit format (##-######)
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Organization Website (URL), if applicable
Primary Contact First Name
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Title
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Phone
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Please indicate if the applicant is:
Woman-Owned
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Minority Status (if applicable)
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Asian or other Pacific Islander
Black or African American
Caucasian
Hispanic or Latino
Multi-Racial (not Hispanic/Latino)
Other
If "Other," please describe
Company Info
Please provide a brief bio of your company. This should be a "one-minute commercial" for your organization, and should include basic information about what you do and define your target markets. Please comment on how the work proposed in this application fits your overall corporate development strategy. It may be appropriate to reference your company's stage of development.
Sample
Ben Franklin Technology Partners (BFTP), established in 1982, by Governor Dick Thornburg and the Pennsylvania Legislature, is one of the most highly regarded and longest-running programs in the nation, dedicated to growing the state’s technology-based economy. Its longevity is due to its consistency and positive impacts BFTP is looked upon to be the gold standard for technology-based economic development in the country. It is a national and international model, honored with numerous award and commendations.
BFTP provides the funding and business expertise that helps the Commonwealth’s technology companies prosper. We serve as a catalyst for economic growth by providing access to capital, business expertise, and a network of resources that fosters innovation, growth, and success.
For over 35 years, BFTP has continually evolved its programs and services to respond to economic and market changes.
All questions with a "*" are required for completion.
Company Bio
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Primary (six digit) NAICS Code
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to find your NAICS Code.
(This is a self-selected code for describing your primary business activities)
Please identify your firm's main business activity
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Please Choose
AGR - Agriculture/Food Processing
AUT - Factory Automation
BIO - Biotech/Life Sciences
CHE - Chemicals
COM - Computer Hardware
DEF - Defense
EDU - Education
ENR - Energy
ENV - Environment
MAN - Manufacturing Equipment
MAT - Advanced Materials
MED - Medical
NAN - Nanotechnology
PHA - Pharmaceuticals
PHO - Photonics/Optics
SOF - Computer Software
TAM - Testing/Measurement
TEL - Telecommunications/Internet
TRN - Transporation
Other
If "Other," please specify
Please identify your firm's secondary business activity
Please Choose
AGR - Agriculture/Food Processing
AUT - Factory Automation
BIO - Biotech/Life Sciences
CHE - Chemicals
COM - Computer Hardware
DEF - Defense
EDU - Education
ENR - Energy
ENV - Environment
MAN - Manufacturing Equipment
MAT - Advanced Materials
MED - Medical
NAN - Nanotechnology
PHA - Pharmaceuticals
PHO - Photonics/Optics
SOF - Computer Software
TAM - Testing/Measurement
TEL - Telecommunications/Internet
TRN - Transporation
Other
How many patents have been issued to your company? (Please type 0 if no patents)
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How many (if any) patents do you expect to be issued between now and the next 3 years? (Please type 0 if none)
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Full-time employees based in Pennsylvania (Please type 0 if none)
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Part-time employees based in Pennsylvania (Please type 0 if none)
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Full-time employees worldwide (Please type 0 if none)
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Part-time employees worldwide (Please type 0 if none)
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Full-time PA-based manufacturing or development subcontractors (Please type 0 if none)
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Part-time PA-based manufacturing or development subcontractors (Please type 0 if none)
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Please select a year and provide your company's revenue for the last 3 years (excluding grants & loans).
Current Year
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Current Year Revenue
Last Year
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Last Year Revenue
2 Years Ago
2016
2017
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2025
2 Years Ago Revenue
Location
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County
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Adams
Allegheny
Armstrong
Beaver
Bedford
Berks
Blair
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Butler
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Cameron
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Union
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Warren
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Wayne
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York
Congressional District Number
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PA State House of Representatives District Number
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PA State Senate District Number
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Referred By
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What organization invited you into the Innovation Partnership MicroGrant Program?
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Ben Franklin TP of Central & No. PA
Ben Franklin TP of Northeastern PA
Ben Franklin TP of Southeastern PA
Catalyst Connection
Delaware Valley IRC (DVIRC)
Innovation Works (BFTP of Southwestern PA)
Life Sciences Greenhouse of Central PA
Manufacturers Resource Center (MRC)
Manufacturing Technology IRC (MANTEC)
Northeastern PA IRC (NEPIRC)
Northwest PA IRC (NWPIRC)
PA BioTech
Penn State University
PENNTAP
Pittsburgh Life Science Greenhouse
SBDC Bucknell University
SBDC Clarion University
SBDC Duquesne University
SBDC Gannon University
SBDC Kutztown University
SBDC Lehigh University
SBDC Lock Haven University
SBDC Penn State University
SBDC Saint Francis University
SBDC Saint Vincent University
SBDC Temple University
SBDC University of Pittsburgh
SBDC University of Scranton
SBDC Wharton School
SBDC Wilkes University
The Industrial Modernization Center (IMC)
University City Science Center
University of Pennsylvania
University of Pittsburgh OED
Other
If "Other," please describe
Previous Federal Grant Experience
All questions with a "*" are required for completion.
Have you or your organization applied for federal grants in the past? If so, please describe:
Approximate number of proposals
What type were the majority of your previous awards?
Please Choose
SBIR
STTR
ATP
BAA
Government Contract
Research Grants
Please identify the Federal agencies where you have submitted applications (check all that apply):
Dept. of Commerce
DOD
Dept. of Education
Dept. of Energy
DHS
DOT
EPA
NASA
NIH
NSF
USDA
First year a proposal was submitted: (format yyyy)
Last year a proposal was submitted: (format yyyy)
Have you or your organization previously received federal grant funding? If so, please describe:
Approximate no. of awards received by the company currently making application:
Approximate no. of awards received by you under other companies:
What type were the majority of previous awards received by the company currently applying:
Please Choose
SBIR
STTR
ATP
BAA
Government Contract
Approximate total dollar amount of awards to this company:
First year an award received by this company: (format yyyy)
Last year an award received by this company: (format yyyy)
In its published solicitation, each federal agency lists the various research topics for which projects will be selected. In order to receive funding, you must show that your proposal is a good match with one of these topics. Please type below
an exact copy
of one or two paragraphs directly from the solicitation that you think best shows this match.
Paragraphs from solicitation:
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Briefly describe your communication to date with the Federal Agency's Program Manager. Please provide a date or timeframe when you spoke with the PM; PM's name; and specific comments made by the PM regarding your proposal plans/technology or any advice they might have provided.
Program manager description:
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Federal Agency
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To what Federal Agency are you intending to submit your proposal?
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Dept. of Commerce
DOD
Dept. of Education
Dept. of Energy
DHS/HSARPA
DOT
EPA
NASA
NIH (DHHS/NIH)
NSF
USDA
Please provide the hyperlink to the solicitation to which you are submitting a proposal:
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If available, please copy the URL of the web page containing the research topic description in the solicitation or program announcement. (Note: If the research topics have not yet been announced, please state this or simply leave this section blank.)
What type of proposal are you planning to submit?
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Please Choose
SBIR Phase I
SBIR Phase II
STTR Phase I
STTR Phase II
ATP
BAA
FastTrack
Direct to Phase II
Other
What is the federal proposal submission deadline?
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MM slash DD slash YYYY
Estimated federal grants dollars being requested:
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If the funding you have requested exceeds the standard limits, have you cleared this with the agency program manager?
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Please Choose
Yes
No
IPART Grant Program Description
To which DOD branch are you applying?
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Please Choose
Air Force
Army
DARPA
MDA
Navy
If applying to the NIH, please indicate which Institute:
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NCI (National Cancer Institute)
NEI (National Eye Institute)
NHLBI (National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute)
NIA (National Institute on Aging)
NIAAA (National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism)
NIAID (National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases)
NIAMS (National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases)
NIBIB (National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering)
NICHD (National Institute of Child Health and Human Development)
NIDCD (National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders)
NIDCR (National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research)
NIDDK (National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases)
NIDA (National Institute on Drug Abuse)
NIEHS (National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences)
NIGMS (National Institute of General Medical Sciences)
NIMH">NIMH (National Institute of Mental Health)
NINDS (National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke)
NINR (National Institute of Nursing Research)
NLM (National Library of Medicine)
(Describe if other)
Solicitation Number, if available
Proposal Description
Please pay careful attention to your word count for each section. Narrative sections that do not conform to the character length specifications will be truncated to meet this standard noted for that section.
All questions with a "*" are required for completion.
Please provide a brief title for your proposal.
See the sample below and highlight to type in
YOUR PROJECT TITLE
.
Proposal title:
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Please provide a brief (no more than 3 sentences) project summary.
See the sample below and highlight to type in
YOUR PROJECT SUMMARY
.
NOTE: This summary will be used to arrange for technical reviewers and should be descriptive enough to provide a sense of the subject matter and skills appropriate to review. It should not contain proprietary or confidential information.
Project summary:
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Company Name X creates and tests widgets and applies electronic nodes to record all functions. Our current technology captures electrical impulses at a specific node, when touched and provides electric shock feedback to the person touching the node, depending upon the amount of pressure exerted by the touch/grip. Our focus for this proposed project is to analyze and translate all meaningful data from this node and apply it to appropriate use of holding the widget so as to prevent injuries received from misuse and improper grip.
Please describe your proposed project in the next few paragraphs and how your proposal addresses the solicitation topic or identified federal interest.
1. What work do you intend to complete in your project, and how does this work address the solicitation topic or identified federal interest?
2. Highlight the overall benefits your technology offers over competing technologies and the reasons why the federal agency should select yours for an award. Provide a succinct description of other competing technical approaches. (Example: a laser data transmitter vs. a wire connected data transmitter) How does your approach best address the solicitation? (Example: a laser can provide a direct connect anywhere within a line of sight without pre-wiring the facility or area).
3. If matching funds are required, briefly indicate the source and type of these contributions. (limited to 12,000 characters)
Proposal Description
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Commercialization
Briefly describe one or more potential commercial applicants that will become possible as a result of your project.
Limited to 3,500 characters including spaces.
All questions with a "*" are required for completion.
Potential commercial applications:
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Please answer the following questions:
1. How will your proposal lead to bringing your application of technology to this market?
2. How will you actually bring the project to the market (manufacture, license, contract, manufacturer, etc.)?
3. Do you have any expression of interest from another organization?
Limited to 3,500 characters including spaces.
Bringing the project to market:
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Economic Impact
In the next 5 years, what do you forecast will be the economic impact of your project on our region? In the nation? Globally? Express results in terms of estimated numbers of new jobs, additional revenue, etc.
Limited to 1,000 characters including spaces.
Estimated economic impact:
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Project Team
Please identify what skills are necessary to accomplish the work described in this application. Identify which members of the project team will provide the skills, and identify the skills that will need to be acquired/hired.
Limited to 3,500 characters including spaces.
Project team and skills:
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Who will be the Principal Investigator (PI) or Project Leader?
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What will his/her employment status be with respect to this project, if a federal grant is awarded?
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Please identify and provide a brief summary of the qualifications and time allocation for this project of the Principal Investigator (or Project Leader) and other key members of the project team. Also, provide an estimate in percent, of the amount of work that will be done by the company.
Qualifications and time allocation:
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Budget for MicroGrant/MicroVoucher
Previously in the PPA, you indicated whether or not you were interested in having your Pre-Proposal considered to receive a: Technical Review Only, MicroGrant (MG), MicroVoucher (MV), or Federal Marketing Assistance (FMA) award.
If you wish to be considered to receive an
MG
,
MV
, or
FMA
– please read the guidelines for each program and view each sample before completing your PPA budget and uploading it to this page.
MG Budget Sample
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BLANK PPA BUDGET FOR COMPLETION
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