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SCRA Federal Matching Grant

SCRA Federal Matching Grant

Funds South Carolina companies converting federal research awards toward development follow-through with match support.

Between cyclesSouth Carolina Research AuthorityUnited StatesEligible in South Carolina

The SCRA Federal Matching Grant provides up to $50,000 in non-dilutive state funding to South Carolina companies holding a current federal Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) or Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Phase I award. Administered by the South Carolina Research Authority — a public non-profit corporation chartered by the State of South Carolina in 1983 — the grant is designe…

Up to $50,000 matching grant for South Carolina SBIR or STTR Phase I awardees to pursue Phase II federal funding opportunities, available on a rolling basis through SCRA membership.

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: 22 Jul 2026Source: scra.org