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Kentucky SBIR/STTR Matching Funds Program

KSEF SBIR/STTR microAwards

Funds Kentucky small companies preparing SBIR/STTR proposals through microAwards.

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Eligibility · Kentucky, United States

The Kentucky Science & Engineering Foundation administers SBIR/STTR microAwards as a small grant route connected to Kentucky's SBIR/STTR support ecosystem. The award helps for-profit small companies registered in Kentucky address proposal gaps before submitting an SBIR/STTR proposal.

The captured page states that eligible companies can receive up to USD 5,000 for proposed use of funds if their pitch meets the criteria. Eligible uses include market research, materials and supplies, conference and training fees, expert consulting, lab testing, prototype fabrication, and technical consultants. The page does not publish a fixed deadline, decision timing, scoring rubric, or full application portal URL beyond the source page.

SBIR/STTR proposal preparation, market research, materials and supplies, expert consulting, travel, lab testing, and prototype-related expenses.

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: 29 Jun 2026Source: ksef.kstc.org