Federal and State Technology (FAST) Partnership Program SBTDC
The purpose of this Funding Opportunity Announcement is to invite proposals for funding from any public or private organization, entity or individual interested in providing assistance and guidance to small technology business concerns.
Obtain Full Opportunity Text:
Not Available
Additional Information of Eligibility:
In order to be eligible for this funding opportunity an Applicant must: Be a currently accredited and SBA-funded Small Business Technical Development Center (SBTDC) that intends to use funding awarded under this Announcement to increase SBIR/STTR proposals and awards within a single or multiple states and provide outreach, financial support, and/or technical assistance to technology based small business concerns related to women and individuals who are socially or economically disadvantaged, as well as underrepresented geographies, to participate in SBIR/STTR programs; Be endorsed by the appropriate state governor or their authorized designee as the only approved applicant from that state.
Full Opportunity Web Address:
Contact:
Brittany Sickler, U.S. Small Business AdministrationOffice of Innovation and Technology Tel: 202-710-5163 Email: FAST@sba.gov
Agency Email Description:
Agency Email:
damond.smith@sba.gov
Date Posted:
2017-05-15
Application Due Date:
2017-06-20
Archive Date:
2017-07-08
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