Federal GrantUSDA
USDA NIFA SBIR Phase I Agricultural Innovation Grant
United States Department of Agriculture
Max Funding
$175,000
Deadline
2026-10-15
Location
Nationwide (US)
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Program Summary & Scope
USDA NIFA SBIR Phase I awards fund high-risk research in agricultural technology, food security, forestry, biobased products, and rural community development. Grants aim to translate lab discoveries into marketable farm tech.
Key Requirements & Eligibility Criteria
- Topic areas include precision agriculture, plant protection, aquaculture, and biofuel processing
- Subcontracting up to 33% of Phase I grant to universities or research institutes
- Option to apply for Phase II grants up to $600,000 upon successful completion
Eligible Startup Stages
Pre-SeedSeed
Target Industries & Sectors
AgTechCleanTechBiotech