USDA SBIR/STTR Phase II FY25 Solicitation
Application Deadline
March 18, 2025
Key Resources
- Solicitation Overview: USDA – NIFA SBIR/STTR Phase II FY25 Request for Applications
- Apply for Grant: Grants.gov Application Link
- Download RFA: FY25-SBIR-STTR-Phase-2-RFA-P.pdf
Program Highlights
NIFA’s Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs provide grants to qualified small businesses to support high-quality research addressing critical scientific problems and opportunities in agriculture, leading to significant public benefits.
Funding Information
- Estimated Total Program Funding: $22,750,000
- SBIR: $19,500,000
- STTR: $3,250,000
- Average Individual Award Range: $600,000 – $650,000
- Funding Opportunity Number: USDA-NIFA-SBIR-011120
Eligibility
Only previous Phase I winners of the SBIR or STTR programs are eligible to apply for Phase II funding.
Topics and Program Areas
This solicitation addresses the following topics:
- Forests and Related Resources
- Plant Production and Protection (Biology)
- Animal Production and Protection
- Conservation of Natural Resources
- Food Science and Nutrition
- Rural and Community Development
- Aquaculture
- Biofuels and Biobased Products
- Small and Mid-size Farms
- Plant Production and Protection (Engineering)
For detailed descriptions, visit Advanced Technologies.
Program Contacts
- David Songstad: National Program Leader
Email: david.songstad@usda.gov - Melinda Coffman: Program Coordinator
Email: melinda.coffman@usda.gov - Nurun Nahar: Program Specialist
Email: nurun.nahar@usda.gov - Tammi Neville: Program Specialist
Email: tammi.neville@usda.gov
For more information, contact Melinda Coffman.
Accessibility
- Reasonable Accommodation: Requests must be made no later than 10 days before the closing date.
- Language Access Services: Interpretation and translation services are available upon request.
Additional Resources
- USDA NIFA Investments: Press Release on FY24 SBIR/STTR Investments
- Search USDA Projects: NIFA Enterprise Search
For electronic access issues, contact: grantapplicationquestions@usda.gov
Assistance Listing Number: 10.212
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: None
Percent of Applications Funded: 50%