FY2025 SBIR/STTR Phase II RFA opened July 16, 2025
and closes September 23, 2025
USDA NIFA invests in and advances high-impact agricultural research, education, and Extension to solve the Nation’s pressing challenges, grow U.S. agricultural innovation and competitiveness, fuel rural prosperity, and develop the future agricultural workforce.
USDA’s SBIR/STTR programs focus on transforming scientific discovery into products and services with commercial potential and/or societal benefit. Unlike fundamental research, the USDA SBIR/STTR programs support small businesses in the creation of innovative and/or disruptive technologies and enable application of research advancements from conception into the market.
The goal of SBIR/STTR Phase II is to continue research and development while increasing the focus on commercialization.
Eligibility
Only previous SBIR/STTR Phase I award recipients are eligible to apply for Phase II support through this RFA.
NIFA is also accepting resubmissions this year from all Phase I awardees who were not successful in their first attempt at a Phase II application.
Funding Opportunity Number
USDA-NIFA-SBIR-011120
Program Area Descriptions
NIFA is soliciting applications under the following ten SBIR/STTR topics/program areas:
8.1 Forests and Related Resources
8.2 Plant Production and Protection (Biology)
8.3 Animal Production and Protection
8.4 Conservation of Natural Resources
8.5 Food Science and Nutrition
8.6 Rural and Community Development
8.7 Aquaculture
8.8 Biofuels and Biobased Products
8.12 Small and Mid-size Farms
8.13 Plant Production and Protection (Engineering)
Deadline
September 23, 2025
Estimated Total Program Funding
$22,750,000
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement
No Match Required
Range of Awards
$600,000 – $650,000
Percent of Applications Funded
50%
Topics
Advanced Technologies
Small Business
For More Information
Visit the NIFA website to read the Request for Applications (RFA).
Contact: Tammi Neville
USDA NIFA invests in and advances high-impact agricultural research, education, and Extension to solve the Nation’s pressing challenges, grow U.S. agricultural innovation and competitiveness, fuel rural prosperity, and develop the future agricultural workforce.