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HCN Grants Est. 2026
No. SB-OIIFT-26-001 · Small Business Administration
Open

Federal and State Technology (FAST) Partnership Program

grants.gov listing ↗ Full announcement (NOFO) ↗
Dealbreakers Cost share required
Geography: AS · CT · DC · GU · MA · MD · MP · NV · OR · SC · VI · VT · WA
“Be a public or private entity, organization, or individual that is in one of the following states or U.S. territories:” — From the announcement
No audit required
“Any organization with an outstanding and unresolved material deficiency reported under the requirements of the Single Audit Act or OMB Circular A-133 within the past three years.” — From the announcement
Not reimbursement-only
“SBA will not reimburse Applicants for their proposal preparation costs, but Non-Federal Entities may request Pre-Award costs.” — From the announcement

At a glance

The SBA FAST Partnership Program funds state-based programs that provide outreach, technical and business assistance, and financial support to small businesses to increase SBIR/STTR proposals and awards. Eligible applicants are public or private entities, organizations, or individuals, but they must be endorsed as the only approved applicant from their state or territory and be located in one of the listed states or territories. The program has $9,000,000 available in FY 2026, with awards of up to $180,000, for a one-year project period. A non-federal match is required, including at least 50% cash, and the match rate varies by state and whether the project serves low-income areas.

AI-generated summary — verify against the announcement

What it funds

  • Business and Commerce
  • Education
  • Science and Technology and other Research and Development
  • Capacity Building & Technical Assistance
  • Workers, Entrepreneurs & Producers
  • Workforce, Employment & Economic Mobility
Official description from grants.gov

The primary mission of the FAST program is to strengthen the technological competitiveness of small businesses in the United States. The FAST program provides yearly funding to eligible organizations to execute state-based programs, which may also collaborate regionally, that raise awareness of the SBIR/STTR programs, educate small businesses on new and ongoing program requirements, increase application submission and awards, and reach all eligible small businesses.

Who can apply

  • Unrestricted
Geographic restriction American Samoa, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Guam, Massachusetts, Maryland, Northern Mariana Islands, Nevada, Oregon, South Carolina, U.S. Virgin Islands, Vermont, and Washington only
“Be a public or private entity, organization, or individual that is in one of the following states or U.S. territories:” — From the announcement