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Small Business Innovation Research FY2025 Phase II

ID: NOAA-OAR-TPO-2025-0002 • Type: Posted

Description

The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program was originally established in 1982 by the Small Business

Innovation Development Act (P.L. 97-219), codified at 15 U.S.C. 638. It was then expanded and extended by the

Small Business Research and Development Enhancement Act of 1992 (P.L. 102-564) and received subsequent

reauthorization and extensions, the most recent of which extends the SBIR program through 2025. (P.L.

117-183).

Each Federal agency with an extramural budget for Research/Research and Development (R/R&D) in excess of

$100,000,000 must participate in the SBIR program and spend (obligate) a minimum percentage of their

extramural R/R&D budgets (obligations) of not less than 3.2% of such budget in fiscal year 2017 and for the

percentage required by statute for each fiscal year after for awards to small business concerns (SBCs) for R/R&D

under the SBIR program. The objectives of the SBIR program are to: stimulate technological innovation in the

private sector; strengthen the role of small business in meeting Federal R&D needs; foster and encourage

participation by businesses owned by socially and economically disadvantaged persons and women-owned SBCs

in technological innovation; and increase private sector commercialization of innovations derived from federal

R&D funding.

Fostering diversity by encouraging the participation of individuals from nationally underrepresented groups in

the scientific research workforce is a longstanding interest of Congress, and a key component of NOAA's

commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (e.g., Public Law 114-329, American Innovation and

Competitiveness Act of 2017, and https://techpartnerships.noaa.gov/abouttpo/dei-statement/). Increasing

participation by socially and economically disadvantaged and women-owned small businesses is critical to the

success of the SBIR program.

Background
The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program was established in 1982 by the Small Business Innovation Development Act and has been reauthorized multiple times, with the latest extension through 2025. The program aims to stimulate technological innovation in the private sector, strengthen the role of small businesses in meeting federal R&D needs, and encourage participation from socially and economically disadvantaged individuals and women-owned small businesses.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is one of the federal agencies that participates in this program, which requires agencies with significant R&D budgets to allocate a percentage for small business awards.

Grant Details
This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is specifically for Phase II proposals from small business concerns that were awarded a Phase I grant under NOAA-OAR-TPO-2024-2008184. The Phase II phase focuses on further developing projects that showed potential for commercial application during Phase I.

NOAA anticipates making approximately 18 awards, each providing up to $690,000 over a period of up to 24 months. Applicants must submit a comprehensive application detailing their proposed research and commercialization plan. The proposal should demonstrate scientific merit and potential for commercial success.

Eligibility Requirements
Eligible applicants must be small business concerns that received a Phase I award under the specified NOFO. Each applicant must certify their size and ownership status at the time of award and ensure that at least 51% of the principal investigator's time is dedicated to the SBC during the project.

Additionally, at least half of the research effort must be conducted by the awardee.

Period of Performance
The period of performance for Phase II awards is up to 24 months, with an anticipated award date around August 2025.

Grant Value
Each Phase II award can provide up to $690,000, with NOAA planning approximately 18 awards based on budget availability.

Place of Performance
The specific geographic locations for performance are not detailed in the NOFO; however, applicants are expected to conduct their research within the United States.
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Overview

Agency
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) [DOC]
Category of Funding
Other (see text field entitled "Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity" for clarification)
Funding Instruments
Grant
Grant Program (CFDA)
11.021 - NOAA Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program
Grant Category
Discretionary
Cost Sharing / Matching Requirement
False
Source
Grants.gov
On 1/10/25 National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration posted grant opportunity NOAA-OAR-TPO-2025-0002 for Small Business Innovation Research FY2025 Phase II with funding of $12.0 million. The grant will be issued under grant program 11.021 NOAA Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program. It is expected that 15 total grants will be made.

Timing

Posted Date
Jan. 10, 2025, 12:00 a.m. EST
Closing Date
March 31, 2025, 12:00 a.m. EDT Past Due
Last Updated
March 17, 2025, 3:40 p.m. EDT
Version
4
Archive Date
April 13, 2025

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants
Small businesses
Additional Info
Small Business

Award Sizing

Ceiling
$690,000
Floor
Not Listed
Estimated Program Funding
$12,000,000
Estimated Number of Grants
15

Contacts

Contact
William R Ball Grantor
Contact Email
noaa.sbir@noaa.gov   Profile
Contact Phone
(301) 628-1339

Documents

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