SBIR / STTR Participating Agencies
Eleven federal agencies. Billions in annual funding. One place to find them all.
The SBIR and STTR programs span eleven federal agencies — each with distinct mission priorities, topic areas, funding levels, and solicitation cycles. Understanding which agencies align with your technology and capabilities is the first step toward building a sustainable federal R&D portfolio.
Use this guide to explore funding ranges, award types, and focus areas across the full SBIR/STTR landscape — then connect with Agility to identify where your technology fits best.
Agency Directory
Click any agency to visit their official SBIR/STTR portal.
USDA
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Phase I
$125K–$175K
Phase II
$600K
Topic Areas
- Agriculture & Food Security
- Bioenergy
- Rural Development
- Natural Resources
DOC
Department of Commerce
Phase I
$100K
Phase II
$400K
Topic Areas
- Advanced Manufacturing
- Measurement Science
- Cybersecurity
- AI / Machine Learning
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DoD
Department of Defense
Phase I
$50K–$250K
Phase II
$800K–$1.83M
Topic Areas
- Defense Systems
- National Security
- Dual-Use Technology
- Cybersecurity
DOE
Department of Energy
Phase I
$200K–$250K
Phase II
$1.1M–$1.6M
Topic Areas
- Clean Energy
- Nuclear Technology
- Quantum Computing
- Grid Modernization
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ED
Department of Education
Phase I
$250K
Phase II
$1M
Topic Areas
- EdTech
- Special Education
- Assessment Tools
- Learning Analytics
HHS
Dept. of Health & Human Services
Phase I
$275K+
Phase II
$1.83M
Topic Areas
- Biomedical Research
- Health IT
- Drug Development
- Medical Devices
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DHS
Dept. of Homeland Security
Phase I
$150K
Phase II
$1M
Topic Areas
- Homeland Security
- Border Security
- Emergency Response
- Cybersecurity
DOT
Department of Transportation
Phase I
$200K
Phase II
$1M
Topic Areas
- Transportation Safety
- Autonomous Vehicles
- Infrastructure
- Logistics
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EPA
Environmental Protection Agency
Phase I
$100K
Phase II
$400K
Topic Areas
- Environmental Technology
- Clean Water
- Air Quality
- Climate Solutions
NASA
NASA
Phase I
$150K
Phase II
$1M
Topic Areas
- Space Technology
- Aeronautics
- Earth Science
- Advanced Computing
NSF
National Science Foundation
Phase I
$300K
Phase II
$1.25M
Topic Areas
- Deep Technology
- AI & Quantum
- Biotechnology
- Advanced Materials
At a Glance
Compare agencies side by side to identify the best fit for your technology.
| Agency | Program | Award Type | Phase I | Phase II |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| USDA | SBIR / STTR | Grants | $125K–$175K | $600K |
| DOC | SBIR | Grants | $100K | $400K |
| DoD | SBIR / STTR | Contracts | $50K–$250K | $800K–$1.83M |
| DOE | SBIR / STTR | Grants | $200K–$250K | $1.1M–$1.6M |
| ED | SBIR | Contracts | $250K | $1M |
| HHS | SBIR / STTR | Grants | $275K+ | $1.83M |
| DHS | SBIR | Contracts | $150K | $1M |
| DOT | SBIR | Contracts | $200K | $1M |
| EPA | SBIR | Contracts | $100K | $400K |
| NASA | SBIR / STTR | Contracts | $150K | $1M |
| NSF | SBIR / STTR | Grants | $300K | $1.25M |
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