Small Business Innovation Research FY2025 Phase II
ID: 358144Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

DOC NOAA - ERA Production (DOC-DOCNOAAERA)

Award Range

$0 - $690K

Eligible Applicants

Small Businesses

Funding Category

Other

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/358144
Timeline
    Description

    The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is offering a funding opportunity through the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program for small business concerns (SBCs) that received a Phase I award in FY 2024 to apply for Phase II funding in FY 2025. This grant aims to advance research and development efforts initiated in Phase I, with a focus on fostering technological innovation and enhancing participation from diverse groups in the research community, particularly in areas related to manufacturing innovation and energy efficiency. Eligible applicants can receive funding of up to $690,000 over a 24-month period, with applications accepted from January 10, 2025, to March 14, 2025. For further inquiries, interested parties can contact the SBIR Team at noaa.sbir@noaa.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    noaa.sbir@noaa.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    Final_FY25.pdf
    The NOAA is inviting small business concerns (SBCs) that received a Phase I SBIR award in FY 2024 to apply for a Phase II funding opportunity under the NOAA SBIR Program for FY 2025. The opening date for applications is January 10, 2025, with a closing date of March 14, 2025. The aims of the SBIR program include fostering technological innovation within small businesses and enhancing participation by diverse groups in research and development. Phase II focuses on advancing the R&D efforts initiated in Phase I, with potential funding of up to $690,000 over a 24-month period. Successful Phase I applicants must submit a comprehensive Phase II proposal that demonstrates the commercial potential of their research. Furthermore, priority is given to projects related to manufacturing innovation and energy efficiency. Eligibility criteria require SBCs to meet specific size and ownership standards. Proposed research involving human subjects or vertebrate animals must comply with federal regulations. The NOFO provides details about the application process, required documentation, and evaluation criteria, emphasizing the importance of originality in proposals and prohibiting any fraudulent activities in use of funds. This funding opportunity underlines NOAA’s commitment to leveraging technological advancements for the public benefit.
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