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AFWERX STRATFI / TACFI

AFWERX TACFI

Provides matching investment to small businesses bridging from Phase II toward Phase III commercialization.

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AFWERX TACFI Program Year 26.2 (PY26.2) is a Tactical Funding Increase cycle administered by AFWERX and SpaceWERX that provides $375,000 to $2,000,000 in matching investment to small businesses bridging from SBIR/STTR Phase II toward Phase III commercialization and fielding. TACFI was designed specifically to address the 'Valley of Death' — the funding gap between Phase II R&D contracts and the la…

What this grant funds

SBIR/STTR Phase II graduates seeking tactical funding increase to bridge to Phase III.

Key facts
CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Multiple per year
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.—
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Procurement contract
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—
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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: afwerx.com