2021-NIST-SBIR-02: FY 2021 Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program Phase II
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 June 7, 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
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-NIST-SBIR-02 | April 1, 2024 | Closed May 30, 2024 | Closed |
| 2023-NIST-SBIR-02 | April 6, 2023 | Closed June 5, 2023 | Closed |
| 2022-NIST-SBIR-02 | May 3, 2022 | Closed June 17, 2022 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | April 7, 2021 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | June 7, 2021 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | July 7, 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)
Under this NOFO, only FY 2020 NIST SBIR Phase I awardees are eligible to submit applications. Applications received from entities other than FY 2020 NIST SBIR Phase I awardees will not be reviewed or considered for award. 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 FY 2020 NIST SBIR Phase I awardees to submit Phase II research applications under this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). In Phase II, work from Phase I that exhibits potential for commercial application is further developed. Phase II is the R&D or prototype development phase. To apply for a Phase II award, each Phase I awardee will be required to submit a comprehensive application outlining the proposed research and a detailed plan to commercialize the final product. Each NIST Phase II award is for up to $400,000 and up to a 24-month period of performance. One year after completing the Phase II R&D activity, the awardee shall be required to report on its commercialization activities.
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-02 still open?
No. It closed on June 7, 2021.
Who can apply for FY 2021 Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program Phase II?
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 Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program Phase II?
Closed June 7, 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.