FOR REQUEST FOR ENDORSEMENT BY GO-BIZ FOR THE U.S. SBA FEDERAL AND STATE TECHNOLOGY (FAST) PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM
🏛 Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development (California)
Can you apply?
This grant is for California-based organizations seeking to endorse a federal SBIR/STTR proposal. CalOSBA will select and endorse one proposal that advances the U.S. SBA's FAST Program mission. The endorsed organization receives a letter of support only—no funding is awarded.
Eligible proposals must focus on increasing SBIR/STTR awards to women entrepreneurs, socially and economically disadvantaged individuals, and small businesses in underrepresented areas, typically rural regions.
This was a closed RFP for a specific endorsement opportunity. Applicants needed to respond to Funding Opportunity No. SB-OIIFT-21-001 and be selected by CalOSBA for the single available letter of support.
This grant is for California-based organizations seeking to endorse a federal SBIR/STTR proposal. CalOSBA will select and endorse one proposal that advances the U.S. SBA's FAST Program mission. The endorsed organization receives a letter of support only—no funding is awarded.
Eligible proposals must focus on increasing SBIR/STTR awards to women entrepreneurs, socially and economically disadvantaged individuals, and small businesses in underrepresented areas, typically rural regions.
This was a closed RFP for a specific endorsement opportunity. Applicants needed to respond to Funding Opportunity No. SB-OIIFT-21-001 and be selected by CalOSBA for the single available letter of support.
Program description
Background on the U.S. SBA’s FAST Program The mission of U.S. SBA’s Office of Innovation & Technology, which bears responsibility for administering the FAST Program, is to strengthen the technological competitiveness of small businesses across the country through coordination and oversight of the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs. The primary mission of the FAST program is to help underrepresented entrepreneurs successfully compete for SBIR/STTR awards. The Federal and State Technology (FAST) Partnership Program provides funding to organizations to execute state/regional programs that increase the number of SBIR/STTR proposals leading to an increase in the number of SBIR/STTR awards from women, socially/economically disadvantaged individuals, and small businesses in underrepresented areas – typically rural states. The California Office of the Small Business Advocate (CalOSBA) at the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) will select one FAST proposal written in response to Funding Opportunity No. SB-OIIFT-21-001 to endorse. Final proposal will receive a letter of support. Award Information• 1 Letter of Support to endorse proposal awarded with necessary delegation letter• No funding NOTE: As of the date of this announcement, April 26, 2021, a Governor’s Office Action Request (GOAR) for the required delegation letter from the Governor for endorsement is pending. Should the GOAR not be approved by June 2, 2021 12:00 PM PST, this RFP will be considered null.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
Demographic focus
Details
This grant is for California-based organizations seeking to endorse a federal SBIR/STTR proposal. CalOSBA will select and endorse one proposal that advances the U.S. SBA's FAST Program mission. The endorsed organization receives a letter of support only—no funding is awarded.
Eligible proposals must focus on increasing SBIR/STTR awards to women entrepreneurs, socially and economically disadvantaged individuals, and small businesses in underrepresented areas, typically rural regions.
This was a closed RFP for a specific endorsement opportunity. Applicants needed to respond to Funding Opportunity No. SB-OIIFT-21-001 and be selected by CalOSBA for the single available letter of support.
How to apply
Application links
Program contact
- 📧 jean.coleman@gobiz.ca.gov
- 📞 1-916-719-2212
Funding track record
Past applications & awards under this program (California Grants Portal) — how competitive it is.
By fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Applications | Awarded | Award rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-2021 | 2 | — | 0% |
Source: California Grants Portal
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