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Federal Grants for Small Business: SBIR and STTR Programs

By Small Business Administration | 8 min read

Federal Grants for Small Business: SBIR and STTR Programs

Access federal small business grants through SBIR and STTR programs. Research and development funding opportunities.

Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) provide federal grant funding. SBIR/STTR features: No equity given up, funding for R&D projects, three-phase program structure, set-aside from federal R&D budgets. Eligibility: Small business concern, 500 or fewer employees, for-profit company, principal residence in US. Participate through agency-specific solicitations with competitive application processes.\n\n**Related Resources**\n- [Financial Planning Tools](/tools)\n- [Budget Calculator](/budget-planner)\n- [Credit Guide](/category/Debt%20%26%20Credit)\n- [Money Saving Tips](/category/Save%20Money)