Small business grant

Apply for DOE SBIR Phase II

This helper is tailored to Department of Energy, the program requirements on file, and the documents listed for this grant.

Max award

$1,500,000

Deadline

September 30, 2025

Agency

Department of Energy

Source

federal funding

What this application should emphasize

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Show the business problem, customer demand, and how funding creates measurable growth.
Use numbers: revenue, jobs, contracts, milestones, or market traction.
Applicant should be a U.S.-based business or organization.
U.S. ownership or control may be required.

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Phase I final technical report demonstrating satisfactory Phase I results

Phase II technical proposal and full research plan

Company Commercialization Report (CCR) documenting prior SBIR/STTR commercialization history

Budget and budget justification (up to $1.5M over 2 years)

Key personnel resumes and organizational information

Letters of commitment from Phase II commercial partners or investors (if applicable)

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