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Federal and State Technology (FAST) Partnership Program

Small Business Administration · SB-OIIFT-26-001

Closed

Award Range

$1 – $180K

Total Program Funding

$9.0M

Expected Awards

Deadline

July 29, 2026

GRANTQUICK SUMMARYPlain-English Overview

Federal and State Technology (FAST) Partnership Program. Small Business Administration. The primary mission of the FAST program is to strengthen the technological competitiveness of small businesses in the United States. The FAST program provides yearly funding to eligible organizations to execute state-based programs, which may also collaborate regionally, that raise awareness of... $1-$180,000 per award; $9,000,000 total program funding; ~7 awards expected.

Who Should Apply

Unrestricted (any eligible entity)

Who Should NOT Apply

Few restrictions — most eligible entities can apply

Key Requirements (Plain English)

•,Be a public or private entity, organization, or individual that intends to use funding awarded under this Announcement to provide outreach, techni...
•Cost sharing/matching required
•Deadline: 2026-07-22

💡 GrantQuick Tip

Budget for cost-sharing match. Demonstrate institutional commitment and matching funds clearly in your proposal.

Competitiveness: High — limited number of awards

What This Grant Funds

The primary mission of the FAST program is to strengthen the technological competitiveness of small businesses in the United States. The FAST program provides yearly funding to eligible organizations to execute state-based programs, which may also collaborate regionally, that raise awareness of the SBIR/STTR programs, educate small businesses on new and ongoing program requirements, increase application submission and awards, and reach all eligible small businesses.

Attachments

PDF

FAST FY2026 NOFO Announcement

FAST_FY26_NOFO_Cleared_20260610.pdf

PDF

FAST FY2026 Instruction Package

FAST_FY26_Grants.gov_Instructions_061026.pdf

Who Can Apply

•Be a public or private entity, organization, or individual that intends to use funding awarded under this Announcement to provide outreach, technical and business assistance, and/or financial support to small businesses to increase SBIR/STTR proposals and awards; and •Be endorsed by the appropriate State governor or their authorized designee as the only approved applicant from that State. •Be a public or private entity, organization, or individual that is in one of the following states or U.S. territories: •American Samoa •Connecticut •District of Columbia •Guam •Maryland •Massachusetts •Nevada •Northern Mariana Islands •Oregon •South Carolina •Washington •Vermont •U.S. Virgin Islands

Eligible Applicant Types

Unrestricted (open to all)

Funding Details

Minimum Award: $1
Maximum Award: $180K
Total Program Funding: $9.0M
Expected Number of Awards: 7
Cost Sharing Required?: Yes
Funding Instrument: cooperative_agreement

Key Dates

Posted: June 2, 2026

Application Deadline: July 29, 2026 (0 days remaining)

No Explanation

Agency Contact

Grants.gov Contact Center Phone Number: 1-800-518-4726 Hours of operation are 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The contact center is closed on federal holidays. support@grants.gov

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