Small business grant

Apply for DOT SBIR

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

Max award

$200,000

Deadline

July 7, 2026

Agency

Department of Transportation

Source

federal funding

What this application should emphasize

Use these points to make your draft match this grant instead of sounding like a generic application.

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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Technical proposal describing the innovation and research plan

Company profile and key personnel qualifications (PI must be primarily employed by the small business)

Budget and budget justification

Letters of support from DOT-relevant stakeholders or potential customers (if applicable)

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