NIST Small Business Innovation Research Program
Department Of Commerce, National Institute Of Standards And Technology
The SBIR Program’s main goals and objectives are to strengthen the role of innovative small business concerns (SBCs) in Federally-funded research or research and development (R/R&D) including research in support of a standard (prestandardization research). Specific program goals are to: (1) stimulate technological innovation; (2) use small business to meet Federal R/R&D needs; (3) track participation by socially and economically disadvantaged small businesses and by women-owned small businesses
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Helps small technology-based businesses develop new products and services. Provides funding for research and development projects, with potential follow-up funding for successful projects.
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What Benefits Are Offered?
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📋What Are the Application Steps & Timeline?
- 📝Steps to Apply
- Read the full NOFO carefully, especially Sections 4, 8, and 9.
- Prepare your proposal addressing a current NIST technical program area or utilizing a NIST-patented technology.
- Complete the required forms (SF424, SF424A, SF424B, CD511).
- Include a budget narrative and any additional documents in acceptable formats (Word, PDF, Excel).
- Submit your application through Grants.gov.
- 🌐Application Portal
- https://www.grants.gov/
- 📤Submission Method
- online
- 📅Key Dates
- September 25, 2024NOFO publication dateNovember 5, 2024Application submission deadline
- 🔄Intake Type
- fixed-deadline
📄What Documents Are Required?
- ✅Required Documents
- SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance)
- SF-424A (Budget Information - Non-Construction)
- SF-424B (Assurances)
- Budget Narrative
- Data Management Plan
- Technical Content Proposal
- 📎Optional Documents
- Indirect Cost Rate Agreement
- IRB Approval Letter
- 📐Format Requirements
- NIST will accept Word, PDF or Excel files.
- 📥Templates Available
- ✉️Supporting Letters
- A copy of the Company Registration confirmation from SBIR.gov must be included.
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💰What Expenses Are Eligible?
- 🧾Eligible Expenses
- Research and development costs
- Personnel costs
- Fringe benefits
- Materials and supplies
- Consultant fees
- Equipment costs
- Travel expenses
- 🚫Ineligible Expenses
- Costs not directly related to the project
- Entertainment expenses
- Fines and penalties
- Costs incurred outside the project period
- 📏Expense Caps
- Indirect costs limited to 40% of total direct costs
- 💳Payment Model
- reimbursement
- ⏪Retroactive Expenses Eligible
- No
🤝Is Matching Funding Required?
- 🔀Matching Required
- Yes
- 📊Matching Ratio
- 25% minimum
- 🏦Eligible Matching Sources
- cash
- in-kind contributions
- 📚Stacking Rules
- Can combine with other government funding, but must adhere to specific guidelines.
- 🛡️Proof of Matching Required
- Documentation of matching funds must be provided in the budget narrative.
📊What Are the Reporting Requirements?
- 🗓️Reporting Frequency
- annual
- 📑Reporting Requirements
- SF-425 Federal Financial Report
- performance progress report
- 🔍Audit Requirements
- OMB Uniform Guidance Single Audit if the recipient expends $750,000 or more in federal awards
- 📢Branding Requirements
- Acknowledgment of federal funding is required
- 🗄️Record Retention Period
- 3 years post-final-report
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