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Georgia FAST Grant Program

Georgia FAST Grant Phase 0

Funds Georgia-based small businesses hiring a grant writing consultant to prepare a competitive SBIR or STTR application.

Between cyclesUGA Innovation Gateway β€” Georgia FAST Grant ProgramUnited StatesEligible in Georgia

The Georgia FAST Grant Phase 0 is administered by the University of Georgia's Office of Research through a Federal and State Technology (FAST) Partnership Program grant from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). It is a small direct grant β€” up to $2,450 β€” that covers part or all of the cost of hiring an external grant writing consultant to help a Georgia-based small business submit a stron…

Any technology or R&D area eligible under SBIR/STTR β€” spans the full range of 11 federal agency topics including life sciences, engineering, advanced manufacturing, information technology, and more.

CycleiHow often this grant runs β€” 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.β€”
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.β€”
Award typeiThe form of funding β€” 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.β€”

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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: research.uga.edu