Federal and State Technology (FAST) Partnership Program
About This Grant
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.
Grant Summary
Federal and State Technology (FAST) Partnership Program is a Small Business Administration grant providing $0K to $180K for nonprofit, small business, university. The application deadline (2026-07-29) has passed. Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.
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Eligibility
- •Be a public or private entity, organization, or individual that intends to use funding awarded under this Announcement to provide outreach, technical and business assistance, and/or financial support to small businesses to increase SBIR/STTR proposals and awards; and •Be endorsed by the appropriate State governor or their authorized designee as the only approved applicant from that State. •Be a public or private entity, organization, or individual that is in one of the following states or U.S. territories: •American Samoa •Connecticut •District of Columbia •Guam •Maryland •Massachusetts •Nevada •Northern Mariana Islands •Oregon •South Carolina •Washington •Vermont •U.S. Virgin Islands
How to Apply
$0K–$180K
2026-07-29
- 1Confirm your organization is eligible for Federal and State Technology (FAST) Partnership Program from Small Business Administration, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
- 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
- 3Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
- 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to Small Business Administration before the deadline.
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Federal and State Technology (FAST) Partnership Program: Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the Federal and State Technology (FAST) Partnership Program?
Federal and State Technology (FAST) Partnership Program is offered by Small Business Administration and is generally open to nonprofit, small business, university, municipality, tribal government, healthcare org, school district. It is open to organizations nationwide unless the funder specifies otherwise. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.
How much funding does the Federal and State Technology (FAST) Partnership Program provide?
Federal and State Technology (FAST) Partnership Program provides between $1 and $180K per award from Small Business Administration. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.
When is the Federal and State Technology (FAST) Partnership Program deadline?
The listed deadline for Federal and State Technology (FAST) Partnership Program (2026-07-29) has passed. Check with the funder, Small Business Administration, for a future cycle, and use FindGrants to find similar open grants you can apply to right now.
How do you apply for the Federal and State Technology (FAST) Partnership Program?
To apply for Federal and State Technology (FAST) Partnership Program, confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from Small Business Administration.
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