Description
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is inviting small businesses to submit research proposals under the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program. The program aims to stimulate technological innovation in the private sector, strengthen the role of small business in meeting federal research and development needs, and increase private sector commercialization of innovations derived from federal research and development funding. The program consists of three phases: Phase I - Feasibility Research, Phase II - Research and Development, and Phase III - Commercialization.
• The SBIR program is open to small businesses with the capability to conduct research and development in any of the research topic areas listed in the announcement.
• The program provides up to $190,000 in funding for Phase I awards, with a period of performance of up to six months.
• Phase II awards provide approximately up to $690,000, with a period of performance of up to 24 months.
• The program encourages participation by socially and economically disadvantaged small businesses, as well as women-owned small businesses.
• Applicants must meet specific eligibility requirements, including being a small business concern as defined by the Small Business Administration (SBA) and having a minimum of two-thirds of the research and/or analytical effort performed by the applicant.
• The application process involves submitting a proposal through Grants.gov, which must include a project narrative, budget narrative, and required forms.