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SBIR/STTR Program - Phase I and II
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The National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) administers the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Technology Transfer (STTR) programs, both of which focus on projects that enhance American agriculture, rural health care, rural communities and the environment. USDA SBIR/STTR PROGRAMS 1.) Stimulate technological innovations in the private sector; 2.) Strengthen the role of small businesses in meeting federal research and development needs; 3.) Increase the commercialization of innovations derived from SBIR/STTR-supported private sector research and development efforts; and 4.) Foster and encourage participation of small businesses owned by historically underserved populations.
This chart shows obligations for the program by fiscal year. All data for this chart was provided by the
administering agency and sourced from SAM.gov, USASpending.gov, and Treasury.gov.
For more information on each of these data sources, please see the
About the data page.
For Fiscal Year 2016: (A) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) - Phase I:
SBIR Phase I proposals were solicited in ten (10) different topic areas: (1) Forests and Related Resources; (2) Plant Production and Protection – Biology; (3) Plant Production and Protection – Engineering; (4) Animal Production and Protection; (5) Air, Water and Soils; (6) Food Science and Nutrition; (7) Rural and Community Development; (8) Aquaculture, (9) Biofuels and Biobased Products; and (10) Small and Mid-Size Farms.
A total of 483 Phase I applications were reviewed and 78 projects were funded for a success rate of 15%.
A total of $ $7,680,168.00 will be obligated on the Phase I projects.
(B) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) - Phase II:
SBIR Phase II proposals were solicited in ten (10) different topic areas: (1) Forests and Related Resources; (2) Plant Production and Protection – Biology; (3) Plant Production and Protection – Engineering; (4) Animal Production and Protection; (5) Air, Water and Soils; (6) Food Science and Nutrition; (7) Rural and Community Development; (8) Aquaculture, (9) Biofuels and Biobased Products; and (10) Small and Mid-Size Farms.
Phase II projects are funded based if a Phase I company successfully demonstrated feasibility of the SBIR funded innovation. Phase I companies are only allowed to apply for Phase II funding one (1) time.
A total of 65 Phase II applications were reviewed and 34 projects were funded for a success rate of 53%.
A total of $19,679,276.00 was awarded for the Phase II projects.
(A) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) - Phase I:
SBIR Phase I proposals were solicited in ten (10) different topic areas: (1) Forests and Related Resources; (2) Plant Production and Protection – Biology; (3) Plant Production and Protection – Engineering; (4) Animal Production and Protection; (5) Air, Water and Soils; (6) Food Science and Nutrition; (7) Rural and Community Development; (8) Aquaculture, (9) Biofuels and Biobased Products; and (10) Small and Mid-Size Farms.
A total of 483 Phase I applications were reviewed and 78 projects were funded for a success rate of 15%. A total of $21,813,069 was awarded for this program.
A total of $ $7,680,168 will be obligated on the Phase I projects.
(B) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) - Phase II:
SBIR Phase II proposals were solicited in ten (10) different topic areas: (1) Forests and Related Resources; (2) Plant Production and Protection – Biology; (3) Plant Production and Protection – Engineering; (4) Animal Production and Protection; (5) Air, Water and Soils; (6) Food Science and Nutrition; (7) Rural and Community Development; (8) Aquaculture, (9) Biofuels and Biobased Products; and (10) Small and Mid-Size Farms.
Phase II projects are funded based if a Phase I company successfully demonstrated feasibility of the SBIR funded innovation. Phase I companies are only allowed to apply for Phase II funding one (1) time.
A total of 65 Phase II applications were reviewed and 34 projects were funded for a success rate of 53%.
A total of $19,679,276 was awarded for the Phase II projects.
For Fiscal Year (FY) 2017:
Per the Budget Office, approximately $22.8 million was available for the SBIR Program.
(A) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) - Phase I:
SBIR Phase I proposals were solicited in ten (10) different topic areas: (1) Forests and Related Resources; (2) Plant Production and Protection – Biology; (3) Plant Production and Protection – Engineering; (4) Animal Production and Protection; (5) Air, Water and Soils; (6) Food Science and Nutrition; (7) Rural and Community Development; (8) Aquaculture, (9) Biofuels and Biobased Products; and (10) Small and Mid-Size Farms.
A total of 526 Phase I applications were reviewed and 88 projects were funded for a success rate of 17%. A total of $22,206,532 was awarded for this program.
A total of $ $8,703,225 will be obligated on the Phase I projects.
(B) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) - Phase II:
SBIR Phase II proposals were solicited in ten (10) different topic areas: (1) Forests and Related Resources; (2) Plant Production and Protection – Biology; (3) Plant Production and Protection – Engineering; (4) Animal Production and Protection; (5) Air, Water and Soils; (6) Food Science and Nutrition; (7) Rural and Community Development; (8) Aquaculture, (9) Biofuels and Biobased Products; and (10) Small and Mid-Size Farms.
Phase II projects are funded based if a Phase I company successfully demonstrated feasibility of the SBIR funded innovation. Phase I companies are only allowed to apply for Phase II funding one (1) time.
A total of 55 Phase II applications were reviewed and 26 projects were funded for a success rate of 47%.
A total of $15,482,865 was awarded for the Phase II projects.
Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR):
SBIR Phase I and Phase II proposals were solicited in ten (10) different topic areas: Forests and Related Resources; Plant Production and Protection – Biology; Plant Production and Protection – Engineering; Animal Production and Protection; Air, Water and Soils; Food Science and Nutrition; Rural and Community Development; Aquaculture, Biofuels and Biobased Products; and Small and Mid-Size Farms.
A total of $28,525,406 was awarded for this program.
SPECIAL NOTE: The amount available for awards includes carryovers and prior year’s de-obligations.
Phase I - 533 applications were reviewed and 80 projects were funded for a success rate of 15%. Phase II – 67 applications were reviewed and 35 projects were funded for a success rate of 52%.
SBIR Phase I and Phase II proposals were solicited in ten (10) different topic areas: Forests and Related Resources; Plant Production and Protection – Biology; Plant Production and Protection – Engineering; Animal Production and Protection; Air, Water and Soils; Food Science and Nutrition; Rural and Community Development; Aquaculture, Biofuels and Biobased Products; and Small and Mid-Size Farms.
A total of $24,289,605 was awarded for this program.
Phase I - 532 applications were reviewed and 81 projects were funded for a success rate of 15%. Phase II – 64 applications were reviewed and 26 projects were funded for a success rate of 41%.
SBIR Phase I and Phase II proposals were solicited in ten (10) different topic areas: Forests and Related Resources; Plant Production and Protection – Biology; Plant Production and Protection – Engineering; Animal Production and Protection; Air, Water and Soils; Food Science and Nutrition; Rural and Community Development; Aquaculture, Biofuels and Biobased Products; and Small and Mid-Size Farms.
Based upon the President’s Budget, NIFA projects that $25,029,507 will be available to support projects for this program.
However, if additional funding becomes available, it is projected that $7,500,000 to $8,500,000 will be available to fund Phase I awards and $17,500,000 to $18,500,000 will be available to fund Phase II awards.
Pertinent information will be provided by Program at a future date.
SBIR/STTR Phase I 452 applications and 76 awards. SBIR/STTR Phase II 62 applications and 42 awards
SBIR/STTR Phase I 472 applications and 81 awards. SBIR/STTR Phase II 62 applications and 42 awards.
Single Audit Applies (2 CFR Part 200 Subpart F):
For additional information on single audit requirements for this program, review the current Compliance Supplement.
OMB is working with the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) and agency offices of inspectors general to include links to relevant oversight reports. This section will be updated once this information is made available.
