Grant opportunity
Federal and State Technology (FAST) Partnership Program
The primary mission of the FAST program is to strengthen the technological competitiveness of small businesses in the United States. The FAST program provides yearly funding to eligible organizations to execute state-based programs, which may also collaborate regionally, that raise awareness of the SBIR/STTR programs, educate small businesses on new and ongoing program requirements, increase application submission and awards, and reach all eligible small b.
- Funder
- Small Business Administration
- Closes 2026-07-16
- Closes 2026-07-16: Jul 16, 2026
- Award
- up to USD 180,000; floor USD 1; estimated total USD 9,000,000; 7 expected awards
- Applicant
- Organizations and Institutions
- Discipline
- STEM and Innovation
- Region
- United States
- Posted
- Jun 2, 2026
Call summary
Overview
The primary mission of the FAST program is to strengthen the technological competitiveness of small businesses in the United States. The FAST program provides yearly funding to eligible organizations to execute state-based programs, which may also collaborate regionally, that raise awareness of the SBIR/STTR programs, educate small businesses on new and ongoing program requirements, increase application submission and awards, and reach all eligible small businesses.
Who can apply
•Be a public or private entity, organization, or individual that intends to use funding awarded under this Announcement to provide outreach, technical and business assistance, and/or financial support to small businesses to increase SBIR/STTR proposals and awards; and •Be endorsed by the appropriate State governor or their authorized designee as the only approved applicant from that State. •Be a public or private entity, organization, or individual that is in one of the following states or U.S. territories: •American Samoa •Connecticut •District of Columbia •Guam •Maryland •Massachusetts •Nevada •Northern Mariana Islands •Oregon •South Carolina •Washington •Vermont •U.S. Virgin Islands
What it supports
- STEM and Innovation
- United States
- Official opportunity number: SB-OIIFT-26-001.
Funding and duration
- up to USD 180,000; floor USD 1; estimated total USD 9,000,000; 7 expected awards
Closes 2026-07-16
Closes 2026-07-16: Jul 16, 2026
How to apply
Use the official Grants.gov listing for application package, forms, attachments, and agency-specific instructions. Submit by 2026-07-16 unless the agency updates the official listing.
Call details
Source-based overview
The primary mission of the FAST program is to strengthen the technological competitiveness of small businesses in the United States. The FAST program provides yearly funding to eligible organizations to execute state-based programs, which may also collaborate regionally, that raise awareness of the SBIR/STTR programs, educate small businesses on new and ongoing program requirements, increase application submission and awards, and reach all eligible small businesses. Eligibility: •Be a public or private entity, organization, or individual that intends to use funding awarded under this Announcement to provide outreach, technical and business assistance, and/or financial support to small businesses to increase SBIR/STTR proposals and awards; and •Be endorsed by the appropriate State governor or their authorized designee as the only approved applicant from that State. •Be a public or private entity, organization, or individual that is in one of the following states or U.S. territories: •American Samoa •Connecticut •District of Columbia •Guam •Maryland •Massachusetts •Nevada •Northern Mariana Islands •Oregon •South Carolina •Washington •Vermont •U.S. Virgin Islands Opportunity number: SB-OIIFT-26-001. Closing date: 2026-07-16. Funding: up to USD 180,000; floor USD 1; estimated total USD 9,000,000; 7 expected awards.
Eligibility
•Be a public or private entity, organization, or individual that intends to use funding awarded under this Announcement to provide outreach, technical and business assistance, and/or financial support to small businesses to increase SBIR/STTR proposals and awards; and •Be endorsed by the appropriate State governor or their authorized designee as the only approved applicant from that State. •Be a public or private entity, organization, or individual that is in one of the following states or U.S. territories: •American Samoa •Connecticut •District of Columbia •Guam •Maryland •Massachusetts •Nevada •Northern Mariana Islands •Oregon •South Carolina •Washington •Vermont •U.S. Virgin Islands
Funding and benefits
up to USD 180,000; floor USD 1; estimated total USD 9,000,000; 7 expected awards
Themes and supported activities
STEM and Innovation
United States
Official opportunity number: SB-OIIFT-26-001.
Deadline and timeline
Closes 2026-07-16: Closes 2026-07-16: Jul 16, 2026.
Applicants should confirm the exact deadline time, time zone, required documents, portal steps and any institutional approvals on the official call page before submitting.
How to apply
Use the official Grants.gov listing for application package, forms, attachments, and agency-specific instructions. Submit by 2026-07-16 unless the agency updates the official listing.
Before applying, check eligibility rules, budgets, attachments, page limits, partner requirements, cost-share conditions and whether the opportunity uses an expression of interest, full proposal, registration or nomination stage.