Federal and State Technology (FAST) Partnership Program
The FAST program funds organizations to help small businesses compete in technology by raising awareness, providing education, and increasing participation in federal innovation grant programs.
Funder: Small Business Administration
Due Dates: July 22, 2026: Full application submission deadline (4:00 PM Eastern Time)
Funding Amounts: Up to $180,000 per award (one-year project); ~$9,000,000 total program funding; 7 awards expected; non-federal match required.
Summary: Annual cooperative agreement supporting state-based programs to increase SBIR/STTR proposals and awards among small businesses through outreach, technical assistance, and financial support.
Key Information: Only one application per state/territory, must be endorsed by governor or designee; non-federal matching funds required.
Description
This program provides annual cooperative agreements to eligible organizations to implement state-based or regional initiatives aimed at boosting the participation and success of small businesses in the federal Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs. The goal is to strengthen the technological competitiveness of U.S. small businesses by supporting outreach, education, technical/business assistance, and limited financial support to help more companies develop and submit competitive SBIR/STTR proposals and successfully commercialize resulting innovations.
