Federal and State Technology Partnership Program (59.058)
Federal and State Technology Partnership Program (Assistance Listing 59.058) is run by the Small Business Administration. It awarded $26.3 million in 143 grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, about $183,891 per award on average. No funding opportunity is open on Grants.gov right now.
The typical award was $157,815. Half of the 143 awards fell between $124,997 and $294,005, and they ranged from $6,599 to $294,420.
- Awarded, FY 2021 to 2025$26.3 million
- Grant awards143
- Typical award$157,815
- Awarded in FY 2025$2.8 million
- Size rank1,228 of 1,823
- Type of assistanceCooperative agreements
Key findings
- Annual funding fell from $4.0 million in fiscal 2021 to $2.8 million in fiscal 2025.
- It is the 1228th largest of 1,823 federal grant programs by five-year awards.
- The 20 largest recipients received 49% of the money.
- Awards went to recipients in 49 states and territories.
What the program funds
The purpose of the FAST program is to strengthen the technological competitiveness of small business concerns in the U.S.
Open opportunities
No opportunity under this program is open or forecast on Grants.gov right now. Programs often post once a year, so the funding history below shows what to expect.
Rules from the program listing
What the money can and cannot pay for
The Federal and State Technology (FAST) Partnership Program provides one-year funding to organizations to execute state/regional programs that increase the number of SBIR/STTR proposals leading to an increase in the number of SBIR/STTR awards. As set forth in the Small Business Act (Rev.13) FAST awards build the SBIR/STTR ecosystem through: 1. Outreach: increase the pipeline of possible applicants (see SBIR authorization language for explicit direction to increase the participation of women, socially/economically disadvantaged individuals, and small businesses in underrepresented areas - typically rural states); and build the capacity of partner organizations and individuals to refer possible SBIR/STTR applicants through train-the-trainer activities. 2. Technical and business assistance: support new business formation through programs or services that improve proposal development and team creation; provide assistance that leads to the commercialization of technology developed through SBIR/STTR program funding; and form or encourage relevant mentoring networks to provide business advice and counseling. 3. Financial support: make grants or loans to applicants to pay a portion or all the cost of developing SBIR/STTR proposals, attending relevant conferences, and bridging gaps between phases.
Matching requirements
This program has no statutory formula. Three tiers ranging from 50 percent to 100 percent.MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.
Deadlines
Contact the headquarters or regional location, as appropriate for application deadlines See http://www.sbir.gov/about-fast for application deadlines.”
Award range and average, in the agency's words
Up to 32 awards.
Funding history and past recipients
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 |
| University of Missouri System | Missouri | 4 | $661,103 |
| Ohio Aerospace Institute | Ohio | 3 | $659,684 |
| University of Delaware | Delaware | 3 | $659,524 |
| University of Wyoming | Wyoming | 3 | $656,368 |
| Montana State University | Montana | 3 | $655,275 |
| Maryland Technology Development Corporation | Maryland | 3 | $654,895 |
| First Flight Venture Center, Inc. | North Carolina | 3 | $652,466 |
| University of Arkansas System | Arkansas | 3 | $650,393 |
| University of Nebraska | Nebraska | 3 | $647,557 |
| Tennessee Technology Development Corporation | Tennessee | 4 | $646,639 |
| Kentucky Science & Technology Corp | Kentucky | 4 | $634,717 |
| University of Oklahoma | Oklahoma | 3 | $634,615 |
| South Dakota Biotechnology Council | South Dakota | 4 | $633,468 |
| University of Illinois | Illinois | 3 | $613,402 |
| Virginia Innovation Partnership Corporation | Virginia | 3 | $609,596 |
Who usually wins
Colleges and universities received 51% of the money, nonprofits 27% and state and local governments 20%.
| Recipient type | Awards | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges and universities | 76 | $13.5 million | 51% |
| Nonprofits | 37 | $7.2 million | 27% |
| State and local governments | 28 | $5.2 million | 20% |
| Small businesses | 2 | $419,420 | 1.6% |
By state
No state received $1 million or 10 awards from this program, so it has no state pages.
| State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 3 | $669,420 |
| Minnesota | 4 | $669,420 |
| Louisiana | 4 | $669,420 |
| Pennsylvania | 3 | $669,417 |
| Oregon | 3 | $668,258 |
| Hawaii | 3 | $667,728 |
| New Mexico | 3 | $666,794 |
| Missouri | 4 | $661,103 |
| Ohio | 3 | $659,684 |
| Delaware | 3 | $659,524 |
| Wyoming | 3 | $656,368 |
| Maryland | 3 | $654,895 |
| North Carolina | 3 | $652,466 |
| Arkansas | 3 | $650,393 |
| Nebraska | 3 | $647,557 |
| Tennessee | 4 | $646,639 |
| Oklahoma | 3 | $634,615 |
| South Dakota | 4 | $633,468 |
| Kentucky | 4 | $628,496 |
| Illinois | 3 | $613,402 |
| Virginia | 3 | $609,596 |
| Kansas | 3 | $590,744 |
| Montana | 3 | $585,945 |
| South Carolina | 3 | $557,154 |
| Mississippi | 3 | $555,858 |
| Iowa | 3 | $544,420 |
| Michigan | 3 | $544,420 |
| Utah | 3 | $544,420 |
| Wisconsin | 3 | $544,420 |
| Florida | 3 | $543,332 |
| New Hampshire | 3 | $537,255 |
| New Jersey | 3 | $510,432 |
| Connecticut | 3 | $488,816 |
| Indiana | 3 | $487,817 |
| Arizona | 4 | $474,633 |
| North Dakota | 3 | $467,115 |
| West Virginia | 3 | $455,855 |
| Puerto Rico | 4 | $446,729 |
| Alaska | 3 | $434,322 |
| Washington | 3 | $421,085 |
| Maine | 2 | $419,420 |
| Texas | 3 | $417,348 |
| Idaho | 2 | $366,998 |
| Georgia | 3 | $334,565 |
| Alabama | 1 | $294,420 |
| New York | 1 | $294,420 |
| California | 1 | $294,000 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $253,849 |
| Nevada | 1 | $198,027 |