SB-OIIFT-21-001: Federal and State Technology Partnership Program (FAST) 2021 Announcement
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 Small Business Administration notices from 2021.
Small Business Administration offered grants of up to $125,000 to nonprofits, colleges and universities and individuals. It expected to make about 8 awards worth $1.0 million in total. Applications closed on June 3, 2021.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed April 16, 2021. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$125,000
- Total funding$1.0 million
- Expected awards8
- Cost sharingRequired
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement
Key dates
| Posted | April 16, 2021 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | June 3, 2021 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | July 3, 2021 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to nonprofits, colleges and universities and individuals.
All 6 applicant types the notice lists
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Individuals
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Eligible applicants include for profit and non-profit entities to include but not limited to, state and local economic development agencies, colleges and universities, Small Business Development Centers, Women’s Business Centers, Procurement Technical Assistance Centers, incubators, and accelerators.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Federal and State Technology Partnership Program awards averaged $183,891; this notice allows up to $125,000 per award.
- Most of the program's money (51% over five years) went to colleges and universities.
- The notice requires cost sharing or matching funds, so you must contribute part of the project cost.
What the grant funds
Federal and State Technology (FAST) Partnership Program to Provide Organizations with Funding for Outreach, Mentoring, Technical and Business Assistance to R&D-focused Small Businesses Interested in the SBIR/STTR Federal R&D Programs. The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) plans to issue Notice of Funding Opportunity No. SBA-OIIFT-20-001 with estimated total program funding of $1,000,000. The award ceiling is $125,000 and the award floor is $0. The length of the project is a total of 36 months with three 12-month budget periods. Awards will be made for a base project period of 12 months, plus two continuation periods of 12 months each, if eligible. Applicants may request any amount up to the award ceiling. Funding will go to organizations to conduct proposal development training, outreach, mentoring, financial support, technical and business assistance to R&D focused small businesses interested in the SBIR/STTR Programs. Applications will be considered from all 50 states, U.S. territories and the District of Columbia. This program is authorized by Public Law (P.L.) 116-93 and 15 U.S.C. 657d(c). Only one proposal from each state may be submitted to the SBA for consideration and this application must have a signed letter of endorsement from the state governor or equivalent.
Who has won Federal and State Technology Partnership Program grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Federal and State Technology Partnership Program (59.058) awarded $26.3 million across 143 grant awards, an average of $183,891 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade | Colorado | 3 | $669,420 |
| Ben Franklin Technology Partners Corporation | Pennsylvania | 3 | $669,417 |
| Vertuelab | Oregon | 3 | $668,258 |
| Hawaii Technology Development Corp | Hawaii | 3 | $667,728 |
| New Mexico State University | New Mexico | 3 | $666,794 |
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 SB-OIIFT-21-001 still open?
No. It closed on June 3, 2021.
Who can apply for Federal and State Technology Partnership Program (FAST) 2021 Announcement?
Small Business Administration accepted applications from nonprofits, colleges and universities and individuals. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for Federal and State Technology Partnership Program (FAST) 2021 Announcement?
Closed June 3, 2021. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.
How much funding is available?
Awards of up to $125,000 each. About $1.0 million in total across about 8 awards.
Who has won Federal and State Technology Partnership Program grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade, Ben Franklin Technology Partners Corporation, Vertuelab. The program made 143 awards worth $26.3 million in that time.
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