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Federal and State Technology (FAST) Partnership Program

FAST Partnership Program

Supports state and regional programs increasing small business federal research proposal volumes and award rates.

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About

The Federal and State Technology (FAST) Partnership Program is an annual grant administered by the Small Business Administration that funds one organization per U.S. state or territory to execute programs increasing the volume of SBIR and STTR proposals, improving award rates, and preparing SBIR/STTR awardees for commercial success. Awards are historically up to $125,000 per state per year for a o…

What this grant funds

State and regional programs that increase SBIR and STTR proposal volumes, award rates, and commercial success of small business awardees, with one award per state annually.

Key facts
CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.—
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: www.sba.gov