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Federal Funding Assistance Program (FFAP)

Federal Funding Assistance Program (FFAP)

Supports Virginia small businesses through proposal help, professional services, and matching resources for federal innovation awards.

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The Federal Funding Assistance Program (FFAP) is a support service operated by the Virginia Innovation Partnership Corporation (VIPC) — the nonprofit operations arm of the Virginia Innovation Partnership Authority — designed to help Virginia-based small businesses successfully compete for federal SBIR and STTR grants. FFAP does not award funds directly; instead, it provides Virginia companies with…

What this grant funds

Helps Virginia small businesses access federal SBIR/STTR grants by providing proposal consultation, software, legal and accounting services, and match funding for select first-time applicants.

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.In-kind assistance
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: vipc.org