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Montana SBIR/STTR Matching Funds Program

Montana SBIR/STTR Matching Funds

Funds matching support for Montana small businesses advancing federal innovation projects into additional commercialization stages.

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The Montana SBIR/STTR Matching Funds Program, administered by the Montana Department of Commerce, provides state grants of up to $30,000 to Montana small businesses that have received a federal Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) or Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) award. The program supports both Phase I (feasibility research) and Phase II (expansion and commercial development) fed…

What this grant funds

State matching funds of up to $30,000 for Montana small businesses that hold an active federal SBIR or STTR Phase I or Phase II award, supporting completion of the funded research project.

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: commerce.mt.gov