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Georgia FAST Grant Program

Georgia FAST Grant

Funds Georgia small businesses with advisory support to strengthen early-stage innovation program bids.

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About

The Georgia FAST Grant is a Phase 0 funding instrument administered by the University of Georgia Innovation Gateway under a Federal and State Technology (FAST) Partnership cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. The program provides awards of up to $2,450 per applicant to cover the upfront cost of hiring a grant writing consultant to strengthen a company's SBIR or STTR P…

What this grant funds

SBIR/STTR Phase 0 proposal development support for technology-commercializing small businesses in Georgia.

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: 22 Jul 2026Source: research.uga.edu