# 2026-12478: USDA Extends Paperwork for Farm Tech Grant Program

2026-12478, Notice of Intent To Extend and Revise a Previously Approved Information Collection, is a Federal Register notice from Agriculture Department, National Institute of Food and Agriculture published 2026-06-22, effective Written comments on this notice must be received by August 21, 2026 to be assured of consideration. Comments received after that date will be considered to the extent practicable.; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-06-29).

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## Facts
- Document number: 2026-12478
- Title: Notice of Intent To Extend and Revise a Previously Approved Information Collection
- Type: Notice
- Agencies: Agriculture Department; National Institute of Food and Agriculture
- Citation: 91 FR 37070
- Published: 2026-06-22
- Effective: Written comments on this notice must be received by August 21, 2026 to be assured of consideration. Comments received after that date will be considered to the extent practicable.
- Comments close: 2026-08-21
- Significant: no
- Touches household money: yes
- Regulation identifier numbers: none
- Last updated: 2026-06-29

## In one line

USDA Extends Paperwork for Farm Tech Grant Program

## Summary

The USDA’s Small Business Innovation Research program is extending and updating its info collection for three more years to keep supporting small businesses with cool agricultural tech ideas. If you’re a small business involved in this program, you might see some changes in the paperwork. Make sure to share your thoughts by August 21, 2026, so your voice counts!

## Abstract

In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) regulations, this notice announces the National Institute of Food and Agriculture's (NIFA) intention to extend and revise a previously approved information collection, entitled "Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR)/Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Programs Lifecycle Certification."

## Effects PRIA read

- SBIR/STTR Info Collection Extended Three Years: cost, low. The USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture intends to extend and revise the SBIR/STTR “Lifecycle Certification” information collection for three years. The current OMB approval expires on 2026-10-31 and NIFA is soliciting comments by August 21, 2026.
- Estimated Paperwork Burden: 1 Hour Each: cost, low. NIFA estimates the annual public reporting burden for this collection averages one (1) hour per response. The agency estimates 180 respondents, 2 annual responses per respondent, and total burden hours of 360 hours per year.
- Lifecycle Certification Ensures Eligibility: cost, low. The Lifecycle Certification form is used by USDA to ensure Small Business Concerns continue to meet specific SBIR/STTR program requirements during the life of the Funding Agreement. The form is based on Small Business Administration model language.
- SBIR/STTR Reauthorized Through 2031: benefit, medium. The notice states the Small Business Innovation and Economic Security Act, enacted April 14, 2026, reauthorized the SBIR and STTR programs through September 30, 2031.
- Public Comment Deadline: Aug 21, 2026: benefit, low. NIFA invites written comments on the proposed extension and revision; comments must be received by August 21, 2026 to be assured of consideration. Comments may be submitted at http://www.regulations.gov.

## Related documents

- [2026-12647](https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-12647): Notice of Intent To Extend and Revise a Previously Approved Information Collection, 2026-06-23
- [2026-12477](https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-12477): Notice of Intent To Revise a Currently Approved Information Collection, 2026-06-22
- [2025-13207](https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2025-13207): Notice of Intent To Extend and Revise a Currently Approved Information Collection, 2025-07-15
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- [2025-12689](https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2025-12689): Notice of Intent To Extend and Revise Previously Approved Information Collection, 2025-07-08

## Sources
- [2026-12478 on federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/06/22/2026-12478/notice-of-intent-to-extend-and-revise-a-previously-approved-information-collection)
- [2026-12478 as published (PDF)](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-06-22/pdf/2026-12478.pdf)

## Related
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- [Next: 2026-12483, Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Tech…](https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-12483)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-12478 (as of 2026-06-29).