2021-NIST-SBIR-01: FY 2021 NIST Small Business Innovation Research Program (SBIR) Phase I
Closed
This grant is closed. Who won this program's grants before is below, and similar open grants are at the end of the page. It is in our archive of National Institute of Standards and Technology notices from 2021.
National Institute of Standards and Technology offered grants to the applicants described in the notice. Applications closed on April 14, 2021.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed November 8, 2021. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award amountsNot given on Grants.gov
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement
Key dates
| Posted | January 25, 2021 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | April 14, 2021 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | May 14, 2021 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to the applicants described in the notice.
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Each applicant must qualify as an SBC for R/R&D purposes, as defined in Section 1.05 of this NOFO, at the time of award. In addition, the primary employment of the principal investigator must be with the small business at the time of the award and during the conduct of the proposed research. Primary employment means that more than one-half of the principal investigator's time is spent working with the small business. Further details are found in the NOFO.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Most of the program's money (79% over five years) went to colleges and universities.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) invites small businesses to submit Phase I research applications under this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). Science and technology-based firms with strong research capabilities in any of the areas listed in Section 9.0 of this NOFO are encouraged to participate. Applications must sufficiently identify and clearly address a specific NIST technical program area that falls within one of the research areas described in Section 9.0 (see Section 3.02.02(1)) or a NIST- patented technology available for licensing.
Who has won Science, Technology, Business and/or Education Outreach grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Science, Technology, Business and/or Education Outreach (11.620) awarded $270 million across 237 grant awards, an average of $1.1 million per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Regents of the University of Colorado | Colorado | 2 | $74.9 million |
| University of Maryland, College Park | Maryland | 4 | $53.0 million |
| The Johns Hopkins University | Maryland | 3 | $34.8 million |
| Association of University Technology Managers Inc | North Carolina | 2 | $21.5 million |
| Georgetown University | District of Columbia | 2 | $19.4 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Agencies often post the same opportunity again under a new number, so check the program's notices on Grants.gov and the similar open grants below.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is 2021-NIST-SBIR-01 still open?
No. It closed on April 14, 2021.
Who can apply for FY 2021 NIST Small Business Innovation Research Program (SBIR) Phase I?
National Institute of Standards and Technology accepted applications from the applicants described in the notice. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for FY 2021 NIST Small Business Innovation Research Program (SBIR) Phase I?
Closed April 14, 2021. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.
Who has won Science, Technology, Business and/or Education Outreach grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were The Regents of the University of Colorado, University of Maryland, College Park, The Johns Hopkins University. The program made 237 awards worth $270 million in that time.