NSF Seeks Feedback on Small Biz Innovation Grant Forms
Published Date: 10/3/2025
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Summary
The NSF is renewing its forms for small businesses applying to their SBIR and STTR Phase I programs, plus the Fast Track project pitch. This affects small businesses looking for funding to turn cool ideas into real products. They’re asking for public feedback now before finalizing the forms, which will be approved for up to 3 years—no extra costs, just smoother paperwork!
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NSF SBIR/STTR Form Renewal
If you are a small business applying to NSF’s SBIR or STTR Phase I programs or submitting a Fast Track pre-submission project pitch, NSF is renewing those application and pitch forms and will request OMB approval for them for up to 3 years. NSF is inviting public comments now, and the agency states there are no extra costs and the renewal should make paperwork smoother.
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