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SBIR Matching Grant Program

AEDC SBIR Matching Grant

Funds Arkansas firms by co-financing federal research commercialization efforts to strengthen real-world implementation.

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About

The AEDC SBIR Matching Grant Program is administered by the Arkansas Economic Development Commission Division of Science and Technology and provides state-level co-funding to Arkansas small businesses that have already secured a federal Small Business Innovation Research award. The program was formerly run by the Arkansas Science and Technology Authority (ASTA) and transferred to AEDC following th…

What this grant funds

Advanced materials, agriculture, biotechnology, information technology, transportation logistics, bio-based products.

Key facts
CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Rolling
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.Rolling
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.Grant
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: 24 Jul 2026Source: www.arkansasedc.com