# USDA Opens SBIR Phase II Grants

USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) opened its FY 2026 SBIR/STTR Phase II grant opportunity for eligible small businesses that previously received a Phase I award. The program has an estimated **$24.75 million** in total funding, with awards of $600,000–$650,000 each. Applications are due November 17, 2026—nine days from today.

- Eligibility is limited to prior SBIR/STTR Phase I recipients that also meet the program’s small-business, ownership, and control requirements; businesses should verify these conditions before applying.
- The award range and total funding make this a significant follow-on opportunity for Phase I awardees seeking to advance their research and development work.
- Applicants who have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically can contact NIFA at grantapplicationquestions@usda.gov.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Topics:** Grants & Funding
**Published:** November 01, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
- National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA)

### Sources
- [Already won a USDA SBIR Phase I? The Phase II round is open now.

USDA NIFA SBIR/STTR Phase II: $600K to $650K per award, $24.75M total.
Deadline: Nov 17, 2026.

Check eligibility and apply: https://t.co/CSNh6BF4Dj #SBIR](https://x.com/redoy300fx/status/2117015115144798292) - twitter-small-business