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EPA SBIR Phase I

EPA SBIR Phase I

Supports small United States businesses developing environmental technology solutions in water, air, pollution prevention, and chemical safety.

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The EPA Small Business Innovation Research Phase I program is one of eleven federal SBIR programs and funds U.S. small businesses to conduct proof-of-concept R&D on innovative environmental technologies. EPA issues Phase I awards as procurement contracts — not grants — which affects IP ownership terms. The maximum award is $100,000 over a six-month performance period. Eligible topic areas include …

What this grant funds

Clean water, air quality, land revitalization, sustainable materials management, safer chemicals, risk assessment, environmental monitoring, pollution prevention.

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.6 months
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Procurement contract
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.epa.gov