Forests and Related Resources
ID: 8.1Type: Phase II
Overview

Topic

Forests and Related Resources

Agency

Department of AgricultureNational Institute of Food and Agriculture

Program

Type: BOTHPhase: Phase IIYear: 2024

Topic Link

https://www.sbir.gov/node/2482397

Additional Information

https://www.nifa.usda.gov/grants/funding-opportunities/small-business-innovation-research-small-business-technology
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture is seeking proposals for the Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer Programs Phase II. The specific topic of the solicitation is "Forests and Related Resources" (Topic Number 8.1).

    The goal of this topic is to address the health, diversity, and productivity of the nation's forests. The research aims to develop environmentally sound approaches to increase productivity of forest lands, improve sustainability, and develop value-added materials derived from forest resources.

    The solicitation is open for Phase II projects and the project duration is not specified. The funding specifics can be found on the USDA-NIFA website. The application due date for this solicitation is March 26, 2024.

    For more information and to access the solicitation, please visit the USDA-NIFA SBIR website.

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