Federal Funding Application Support (TAP)
Provides free expert coaching for Maine small businesses applying to federal research funding programs.
The Federal Funding Application Support program — informally known as TAP (Technical Assistance Program) — is a free, expert advisory service administered by the Maine Technology Institute (MTI) to help Maine small businesses successfully compete for SBIR, STTR, and other federal R&D funding. MTI is a publicly funded Maine nonprofit created by the state legislature to advance technology-based econ…
Free expert proposal coaching and review services for Maine small businesses applying to SBIR, STTR, and other federal R&D funding programs; no direct cash award.
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Guides for this application
All guides →Grant Work Plan Template: Work Packages, Gantt, Milestones, and Risks
Use this grant work plan template to structure work packages, tasks, owners, deliverables, Gantt timing, dependencies, and risk registers.
Find grantsGovernment Grants for Startups: What Deeptech Founders Should Know
A practical guide to government grants for startups, including Grants.gov, SBIR/STTR, state programs, eligibility, fit, timelines, and when to apply.
DocumentsLogic Model Template for Grant Proposals
Use this grant logic model template to connect inputs, activities, outputs, outcomes, assumptions, evaluation, and budget logic before writing a proposal.
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