Opportunity Information: Apply for FAST 2019 R 0013
The Federal and State Technology Partnership Program (FAST) is a discretionary grant opportunity run by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) designed to strengthen state and regional efforts that help small businesses compete for federal innovation funding. The core purpose of FAST is to boost participation and success in the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs by increasing both the number of proposals submitted and, ultimately, the number of SBIR/STTR awards secured. In practical terms, FAST supports organizations that can deliver hands-on, locally grounded programming that improves readiness, proposal quality, and competitiveness for small firms pursuing these highly competitive R&D grants.
This specific opportunity was published under Funding Opportunity Title "Federal and State Technology Partnership Program (FAST)" with Funding Opportunity Number "FAST 2019 R 0013." It falls under the "Business and Commerce" funding activity category and is associated with CFDA number 59.058. The funding instrument is a grant, and it is categorized as discretionary, meaning awards are made through a competitive selection process rather than being automatically distributed by formula.
FAST funding is structured as one-year support for executing a state or regional program. While the source summary does not list allowable activities line-by-line, the stated program objective signals that funded projects are expected to provide services and programming that directly drive SBIR/STTR proposal submissions and improve award outcomes. That often translates into activities such as applicant training, proposal development assistance, mentoring and coaching, outreach to high-potential innovators, commercialization guidance tied to SBIR/STTR requirements, and coordination across local partners (for example, incubators, accelerators, economic development entities, and innovation networks). The emphasis is not just on general small business support, but on targeted help that leads to measurable increases in SBIR/STTR proposals and wins.
Eligibility for this opportunity is limited to nonprofits with IRS 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education. That means eligible applicants are typically nonprofit intermediaries that already operate entrepreneurship, technology commercialization, or small business innovation support programs and can demonstrate the capacity to run a statewide or regional initiative focused on SBIR/STTR outcomes.
The maximum award amount (award ceiling) is $125,000, and the SBA anticipated making about 24 awards. The opportunity was created on May 24, 2019, with an original application closing date of June 28, 2019. Taken together, these details indicate a relatively modest, programmatic grant intended to seed or strengthen on-the-ground assistance efforts, with multiple awards distributed to support coverage across different states or regions rather than concentrating funding in only a few large recipients.
At a high level, FAST is best understood as a capacity-building and technical assistance grant aimed at improving the pipeline from local innovation ecosystems into federal R&D funding. The expected end result is more small businesses attempting SBIR/STTR applications and a higher share of those applications being competitive enough to earn awards, supporting technology development, commercialization potential, and regional economic growth through innovation-driven small firms.Apply for FAST 2019 R 0013
- The Small Business Administration in the business and commerce sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Federal and State Technology Partnership Program (FAST)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 59.058.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 24, 2019.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 28, 2019. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $125,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 24 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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FAST (Federal and State Technology Partnership Program) Grant FAQs
What is the FAST (Federal and State Technology Partnership Program) grant?
FAST is a discretionary grant opportunity run by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). It is designed to strengthen state and regional efforts that help small businesses compete for federal innovation funding, specifically by improving participation and success in the SBIR and STTR programs.
What is the main purpose of FAST funding?
The core purpose is to increase both (1) the number of SBIR/STTR proposals submitted by small businesses and (2) the number of SBIR/STTR awards ultimately secured. FAST supports locally grounded, hands-on programming that improves readiness, proposal quality, and competitiveness.
Which federal programs does FAST specifically support?
FAST is focused on improving outcomes in the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs.
Who runs and administers the FAST program?
The FAST program is run by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).
What is the Funding Opportunity Title and Number for this FAST opportunity?
The Funding Opportunity Title is "Federal and State Technology Partnership Program (FAST)" and the Funding Opportunity Number is "FAST 2019 R 0013."
What type of funding instrument is used?
The funding instrument is a grant.
Is this a discretionary or formula grant?
This is a discretionary grant, which means awards are made through a competitive selection process rather than distributed automatically by formula.
What funding activity category does this opportunity fall under?
This opportunity is listed under the "Business and Commerce" funding activity category.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The associated CFDA number is 59.058.
How long is the FAST award period?
FAST funding is structured as one-year support for executing a state or regional program.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The maximum award amount is $125,000.
How many awards does the SBA anticipate making?
The SBA anticipated making about 24 awards.
When was this funding opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on May 24, 2019.
What was the original application closing date?
The original application closing date was June 28, 2019.
Who is eligible to apply for FAST funding under this opportunity?
Eligibility is limited to nonprofits with IRS 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education.
Are universities or other institutions of higher education eligible to apply?
No. Institutions of higher education are specifically excluded from eligibility for this opportunity.
What kinds of organizations are typically well-positioned to apply?
Eligible applicants are typically nonprofit intermediaries that already operate entrepreneurship, technology commercialization, or small business innovation support programs, and can demonstrate capacity to run a statewide or regional initiative focused on SBIR/STTR outcomes.
What kinds of projects and activities is FAST intended to support?
While the source summary does not list allowable activities line-by-line, the stated objective indicates funded projects should deliver services and programming that directly drive SBIR/STTR proposal submissions and improve award outcomes. This often translates into activities like applicant training, proposal development assistance, mentoring and coaching, outreach to high-potential innovators, commercialization guidance tied to SBIR/STTR requirements, and coordination across local partners (such as incubators, accelerators, economic development entities, and innovation networks).
Does FAST fund general small business support programs?
The emphasis is not on general small business support. FAST is intended for targeted assistance that leads to measurable increases in SBIR/STTR proposals submitted and SBIR/STTR awards won.
What outcomes does FAST expect from funded programs?
The expected end result is that more small businesses attempt SBIR/STTR applications and a higher share of those applications become competitive enough to earn awards.
Is FAST primarily a capacity-building or direct R&D funding program?
FAST is best understood as a capacity-building and technical assistance grant aimed at improving the pipeline from local innovation ecosystems into federal R&D funding (SBIR/STTR). It supports organizations delivering services that improve readiness and competitiveness, rather than serving as direct R&D funding to small businesses.
Is FAST intended to support state-level or regional-level efforts?
Yes. FAST provides one-year support for executing a state or regional program, and it is intended to strengthen state and regional efforts that help small businesses compete for federal innovation funding.
Why does FAST make multiple awards rather than a few large awards?
Based on the published details (a $125,000 award ceiling and about 24 anticipated awards), this appears to be a modest, programmatic grant designed to seed or strengthen on-the-ground assistance across different states or regions rather than concentrating funding in only a few recipients.
How does FAST connect to commercialization and regional economic growth?
By increasing SBIR/STTR proposal submissions and improving award outcomes, FAST helps more innovation-driven small firms access federal R&D funding. This can support technology development and commercialization potential, and can contribute to regional economic growth through innovation-focused small businesses.
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