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Federal and State Technology (FAST) Partnership Program

Small Business AdministrationSmall Business Administration

AI Overview

Strengthen small business technological competitiveness by funding state-based organizations to increase SBIR/STTR program awareness, educate businesses on requirements, and boost application submissions across all eligible companies.

This summary is AI-generated from the official solicitation.

Key Details

Agency
Small Business Administration
Funding Amount
$1 – $180,000
Release Date
June 2, 2026
Due Date
July 22, 2026

Official Description

<p>The primary mission of the FAST program is to strengthen the technological competitiveness of small businesses in the United States. The FAST program provides yearly funding to eligible organizations to execute state-based programs, which may also collaborate regionally, that raise awareness of the SBIR/STTR programs, educate small businesses on new and ongoing program requirements, increase application submission and awards, and reach all eligible small businesses.</p>
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Field UpdatedJun 3, 2026 at 5:02 PM

Federal and State Technology (FAST) Partnership Program

This funding opportunity supports public or private entities providing outreach and assistance to small businesses to increase SBIR/STTR proposals, with applicants requiring state governor endorsement and location in one of 13 specified states/U.S. territories.

Description ChangedJun 3, 2026 at 5:02 PM

Federal and State Technology (FAST) Partnership Program

This funding opportunity supports outreach and technical assistance to increase SBIR/STTR proposals in eligible states/territories. Applicants must be a public or private entity and obtain gubernatorial endorsement as their state's sole representative.

Opportunity AddedJun 2, 2026 at 5:29 PM

Federal and State Technology (FAST) Partnership Program

New Grants.gov opportunity: Federal and State Technology (FAST) Partnership Program

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