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Federal Funding Resources & Links

There is a wealth of online information about the SBIR/STTR federal funding process but rarely is it all in one place. Find the top resources and links here.

Below are SBIR/STTR and technology business-related resources to provide assistance. Please take some time to explore and read through the information provided in these links. Please explore and read through the information provided and bookmark if needed!

 

SBIR/STTR Online Tutorials

SBIR/STTR Tutorials by SBA (Multiple Informational Formats)

SBA’s Online Tutorials is a set of courses designed to help interested parties learn more about the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs. Whether you’re assisting a client, or are a client interested in submitting an SBIR/STTR proposal for funding, these online tutorials are a great starting point to learn more about the SBIR/STTR proposal process.

Individuals learn in different ways, so the information in each course is presented in three different formats. Pick a format and then use that throughout. The video format is designed for people who learn best by listening to others speak; while the multimedia format, the default in each course, provides a mixture of text and video clips. For those that prefer to read, simply select the text or PDF version. The tools section contains materials to help facilitate both learning and retention. To check on learning for each course, take the short quiz either as a pre- or post-test.

Solicitation Searches

Open Solicitation TOPIC Search Through SBA

Use this search to query on keywords related to your technology/innovation to determine if there are any open solicitations for which a technology development might be a match.  We suggest that you NOT filter by Agency, as topics well-aligned with your technology/innovation space may exist under agencies you might not presume.

Past Solicitation TOPIC Search Through SBA

This search enables queries of technology/innovation keywords to see if a solicitation focused on any technology area was issued in the past. Many times the solicitation also gives the name and contact information for the Topic Author, Program Manager or Technical Point of Contact (TPOC). Contact these individuals to find out more about the previous solicitation and see if there is any interest in rejuvenating the topic area for a future solicitation.  We suggest that you NOT filter by Agency, as topics well-aligned with your technology/innovation space may exist under agencies you might not presume.

SBIRLand

Powered By Eva Garland Consulting (an IPart Preferred Provider) – This link provides you with the FOA#, Description, Dates & Links for Open Federal Funding Opportunities.

Previous SBIR/STTR Awardees Search

Looking to partner with a specific company in a specific technology area? See what topic the company was awarded funding, when, where and for how much.

SBIR.gov Agency Solicitation Schedule

Grid and Listing of Anticipated Agency SBIR/STTR Solicitation Releases/Deadlines.  Helpful for submission planning purposes.

SBIR Newsletter (SBA)

Stay up-to-date on the latest SBIR/STTR Program news and information.

 

Guide To Agency Registrations (as of 9/9/24)

Agency Registration Guide
Create a Login.gov account FIRST, as a number of agency-specific, registrations sites are now using this universal, federal login.  The linked document is a grid of the registrations required by federal agencies that should be in place prior to federal proposal submission. Please read ALL solicitation submission guidelines for the most accurate and current federal agency registration requirements.
SAM Registration

Please check and double check your SAM Registration to ensure it is current and not expired.  Also – Please be aware that you may receive email solicitations to renew your registration from companies charging a fee to do so.

ALL GOVERNMENT REGISTRATIONS/RENEWALS ARE FREE.  Any link provided in an email for renewals AND Charging a FEE – IS A SCAM- PLEASE BE ALERT!

USPTO IP Awareness Assessments

Bothe BASIC and ADVANCED IP Identifier tools are available on this webpage on the left side of the menu column.

Basic IP Identifier:  6 questions.  The basic assessment, containing six (6) questions covering various types of intellectual property (IP), allows a quick determination of potential IPs of the user.

Advanced IP Identifier: 8 questions. You indicated that you are aware of the types of IP that your business may have. Our Advanced IP Questionnaire contains information on various types of IP (Copyright, Design Patent, Plant Patent, Trademark, and Trade Secret). You can select a particular IP topic that you would like to get included in your Advanced IP Identifier. Based on the topic you select and your answers to questions, you will receive a customized report containing detailed resources tailored to your specific IP circumstances.

USPTO also provides valuable guidance on Patent Basics, Trademark Basics, Copyright Basics, and, Other Related Learning & Resources.

SBIR Training and Preparation Manuals

DOD SBIR/STTR Learning, Support & Templates

This Department of Defense Resource is helpful at providing guidance on the following SBIR/STTR DoD proposal preparation areas: Proposal Cover Sheet; Cost Volume – Cost Breakdown Guidance & Understanding Cost Volume Terms; and Company Commercialization Report. It also provides template materials for both a Phase I and
Phase II for all branches offering these funding opportunities..

NIH SBIR/STTR Proposal Preparation Links

SBIR/STTR FAQs

General SBIR & Technology Business Support Websites

Small Business Administration

The SBA oversees the SBIR (11 Federal Agencies)/STTR (6 Federal Agencies) programs operating in different federal Agencies. This weblink provides a brief overview of all of the SBAs grant funding the programs.

SBIR Gateway (Zynsys)

Zyn Systems is a technology and management consulting firm specializing in Federal Technology Transfer, SBIR advocacy, Commercialization, Technology Outreach Programs, Proposal Evaluations, Contract Monitoring, Conference Management, and the development of Web-based management systems and e-business solutions.  Find useful SBIR/STTR information on: the latest Solicitation News, National & Regional Conferences, and search services.

Federal Business Contract Opportunities – SAM.gov

FedBizOpps.gov provides a search through over 26,000 federal opportunities for businesses.  Find Contract Opportunities (hyperlink updated last 7/5/22) You can search for helpful SAM registration information using their Knowledgebase Search.

You can also check out the following helpful videos on how to Get a Unique Entity ID (UEID) and Entity Registration – Workspace Navigation.  Read more about the UEID HERE.

Grants.gov

Your place to FIND and APPLY for federal grants. The United States Department of Health and Human Services is proud to be the managing partner for Grants.gov.

Small Business Technology Council (SBTC)

The Small Business Technology Council is a non-partisan, non-profit industry association of companies dedicated to promoting the creation and growth of research-intensive, technology-based U.S. small business. SBTC is a council of the National Small Business Association (NSBA), the nation’s first small-business advocacy organization celebrating more than 75 years in operation.

State Science & Technology Institute (SSTI) Weekly Digest Subscription

SSTI is a national nonprofit organization that leads, supports, and strengthens efforts to improve state and regional economies through science, technology and innovation.  As the most comprehensive resource available for those involved in technology-based economic development (TBED), SSTI offers the services that  help build tech-based economies. SSTI’s free weekly electronic newsletter provides readers with valuable, timely information on critical issues affecting the tech-based economic development community. Receive SSTI Weekly Digest in your e-mail by Registering HERE.

SBIR/STTR Contacts For Businesses In Other States

While the Innovation Partnership (IPart) is Pennsylvania’s statewide SBIR/STTR assistance resource, small technology-related businesses, researchers, or entrepreneurs located in other states also need to contact the right people. This resource link provides helpful information and a drop-down menu so businesses can select their particular state.

Other Entrepreneurial Resources 

Participating SBIR Agency Contacts

Contacts For All SBIR-Participating Agencies

Each Federal Agency participating in the SBIR/STTR Program has key contacts. This is the one-stop shop to find contact information for those individuals.  Contacts on this page are not Program Managers (PMs) or Technical Points of Contact (TPOCs), or Topic Authors (TAs) for individual agency SBIR/STTR solicitation topics.

 

Company/Applicant SBIR/STTR Registration Sites

Federal Employee Identification Number (FEIN)

An employer identification number (EIN) is a nine-digit number assigned by the IRS. It is used to identify the tax accounts of employers and others who have no employees. The IRS uses the number to identify taxpayers that are required to file various business tax returns.

Login.gov

One account and password  Login.gov is a secure sign in service used by the public to sign in to participating government agencies. Participating agencies will ask you to create a Login.gov account to securely access your information on their website or application.

You can use the same username and password to access any agency that partners with Login.gov. This streamlines your process and eliminates the need to remember multiple usernames and passwords.

Dun & Bradstreet (D&B) DUNS Number – NO LONGER REQUIRED!

Dun & Bradstreet (D&B) provides a D-U-N-S Number, a unique nine digit identification number, for each physical location of a business. D-U-N-S Number assignment is FREE for all businesses required to register with the US Federal government for contracts or grants. (Please note that as of April 2022, DUNS # in SAM.gov is being replaced with the UEID.)

SBIR.gov Registration

Small businesses need to register to gain access to the SBIR.gov system. Completed registrations will receive a unique SBC Control ID to be used for submissions at any of the 11 participating agencies in the SBIR or STTR programs.

 

SBIR/STTR Federal Agency Links

DoC – Department of Commerce
DoD – Department of Defense
DoED – Department of Education
DoE – Department of Energy
DHS – Department of Homeland Security
DoT – Department of Transportation
EPA – Environmental Protection Agency
NASA – National Aeronautics & Space Administration
DHHS/NIH – Department of Health & Human Services / National Institutes of Health
NSF – National Science Foundation
USDA – US Department of Agriculture

 

Agency Micro-sites