Rural and Community Development
| Agency | Department of Agriculture |
|---|---|
| Branch | NIFA |
| Program | SBIR/STTR |
| Phase | Phase II |
| Topic number | 8.6 |
| Solicitation | USDA-NIFA-SBIR-012221 |
| Status | open |
| Released | October 1, 2026 |
| Opens | October 1, 2026 |
| Closes | November 17, 2026 |
Summary
The Rural and Community Development program area aims to fund the development of new technologies, or the utilization of existing technologies, that address important economic and social development issues or challenges in rural America. The applications need not be centered on agriculture but may be focused on any area that has the potential to provide significant benefit to rural Americans.
Source: the official topic page on SBIR.gov. Read it, and the solicitation, for the full requirements and the exact deadline.