Kansas-headquartered for-profit small businesses preparing a federal SBIR/STTR Phase I proposal can get up to $3,000 (50% match) toward professional proposal-writing services, awarded on a rolling basis until funds run out.
Phase 0 of the Kansas SBIR/STTR Matching Program offers coaching, technical review and up to $3,000 in proposal development funding (50% match) to Kansas for-profit small businesses preparing a federal SBIR/STTR Phase I proposal. Funds may only be used for professional services related to preparing a Phase I proposal, and applicants must work with an experienced grant writer or principal investigator. Phase 0 applications are awarded on a rolling basis until funding is exhausted, and awards are distributed on a reimbursement basis. (The separate Phase I match of up to $25,000 runs in fixed rounds whose listed 2025-2026 windows have passed.)
Be a for-profit small business headquartered in Kansas.
Meet all federal SBIR/STTR eligibility requirements.
Conduct at least 51% of Phase I research activities in Kansas and maintain 51% of operations in Kansas for the duration of the project.
Must work with a grant writer or principal investigator with demonstrated experience in SBIR/STTR or other federal grant proposals.
Must first be vetted and recommended by the FAST Program or a support center, or be working with a consultant/grant writer.
Funds may only be used for professional services related to preparing a Phase I proposal.
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