Federal Register #2026-12647

NIFA Notice: Intent to Extend and Revise SBIR Funding Agreement Certifications Information Collection

This notice from the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA), Department of Agriculture, concerns the extension and revision of an information collection for SBIR Funding Agreement Certifications. - Government Buyer: - Department of Agriculture (USDA) - National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) - No OEMs or commercial vendors are mentioned, as this is not a procurement of goods or services - Products/Services Requested: - Administrative information collection forms for SBIR/STTR Funding Agreement Certification - Additional certification for applicants majority-owned by venture capital, hedge funds, or private equity firms - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Applies to small business concerns receiving SBIR and STTR grants - Ensures eligibility and compliance with grant requirements - Public comments are requested on the necessity, accuracy, and burden of the information collection - No products, part numbers, or purchase quantities are involved - The notice is strictly for administrative and compliance purposes related to grant management

Description

The National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) intends to extend and revise a previously approved information collection titled Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Funding Agreement Certifications. This collection includes forms for SBIR/STTR Funding Agreement Certification and additional certification for applicants majority-owned by venture capital or private equity firms. The purpose is to ensure eligibility and compliance of small business concerns receiving SBIR and STTR grants. Public comments are invited by August 24, 2026.

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