Closed · SB-OIIFT-22-001 · CFDA 59.058 · Discretionary

FAST

Federal grant opportunity posted by Small Business Administration, cataloged on Grants.gov.

up to $125K
Award range
Closed
Status
June 27, 2022
Close date
15
Expected awards

The verdict

FAST is a closed discretionary listing from Small Business Administration that offered Up to $125,000 across 15 expected awards. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.

up to $125K
award range
Closed
application status
15
expected awards
59.058
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - FAST - is cataloged under number SB-OIIFT-22-001 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 59.058, posted by Small Business Administration. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on May 27, 2022. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a cooperative agreement.

Award economics. The award range on file is Up to $125,000. It expects to issue 15 awards. Cost sharing or matching funds are required, meaning applicants must contribute a portion of the project budget from non-federal sources, factor this into your financial plan before drafting the proposal. Federal award ranges are often upper bounds; actual allocations reflect program appropriations, the strength of the applicant pool, and the evaluation committee's scoring.

Deadline and action path. This opportunity closed on June 27, 2022. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number, so monitoring the parent program page is the most reliable way to catch re-announcements. Every Grants.gov submission requires an active SAM.gov registration and a Unique Entity ID. Review the Eligibility section below carefully, federal eligibility categories (nonprofit, state or local government, tribal, individual, educational institution, small business) have distinct registration and reporting requirements. Pre-application outreach to the listed agency contact is permitted and often welcomed, it helps clarify scope and scoring priorities. Before acting on the deadline or award figures above, verify them directly on the official Grants.gov listing, amendments can change dates and amounts after this page was last refreshed.

Award Range

Up to $125,000

Close Date

June 27, 2022

No Explanation

Posted

May 27, 2022

Expected Awards

15

Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Cost Sharing

Required

Description

The mission of SBA’s Office of Innovation & Technology, which bears responsibility for administering the FAST program, is to strengthen the technological competitiveness of small businesses across the country through coordination and oversight of the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs. The primary mission of the FAST program is to help underrepresented entrepreneurs successfully compete for SBIR/STTR awards.

Eligibility

Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category codes 00, 01, 02, 06, 12, 13, 20. These codes correspond to applicant types (state/local government, tribal organization, nonprofit, educational institution, individual, small business, etc.) defined in Grants.gov's own eligibility reference. See the current Grants.gov eligibility categories or check the official listing below for this opportunity's exact eligibility statement.

Official Listing on Grants.gov

View full details, application forms, and submission instructions.

View on Grants.gov

Agency Contact

Grants.gov Contact Center Phone Number: 1-800-518-4726 Hours of operation are 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The contact center is closed on federal holidays. support@grants.gov

Key Dates

Posted May 27, 2022
Close Date June 27, 2022
Archive Date July 27, 2022
Last Updated May 27, 2022

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "FAST", offered by Small Business Administration. It is associated with CFDA program 59.058. The mission of SBA’s Office of Innovation & Technology, which bears responsibility for administering the FAST program, is to strengthen the technological competitiveness of small businesses across the...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on June 27, 2022. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is Up to $125,000. Expected number of awards: 15.
How do I apply?
Applications for federal grant opportunities are typically submitted through Grants.gov. Visit the official listing at grants.gov for application instructions, required documents, and submission deadlines.

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from Grants.gov and SAM.gov and is for informational purposes only. Opportunity details, deadlines, and eligibility requirements change frequently. Always verify current information directly on Grants.gov before applying. PlainGrants is not affiliated with any federal agency.

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