Montana SBIR/STTR Matching Funds Program

The Montana SBIR/STTR Matching Funds Program sits under the Montana Department of Commerce and matches federal SBIR or STTR awards for Montana-based companies. It offers up to $30,000 per phase, with Phase I covering feasibility research and Phase II covering expansion and commercial development. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, so companies can apply at any time rather than waiting for a single annual round. Phase II applicants must already have completed Phase I, and the Phase II submission window is tied to the end date of the federal project, with quarterly reporting during the project and a final report at the close. The program is a fit for firms that already hold federal research awards and need state money to extend execution. It rewards clear project discipline, a direct link between the federal award and the Montana business, and a commercialization plan that can turn research results into a product or service. It is less useful for early ideas than for teams that are already inside the federal pipeline and can move quickly on reporting and delivery.

Each grant below is a distinct funding opportunity with its own eligibility, scope, and deliverables.