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Changes to Small Business Programs Create Challenges and Opportunities
Key SBA program changes affect eligibility, compliance, and contracting pathways, requiring small businesses to stay vigilant and maintain up-to-date certifications ...
NIH Hits Pause on SBIR and STTR: What the Latest Guidance Means for Your Funding Strategy
NIH abruptly paused SBIR and STTR activity, creating uncertainty for applicants who now require strategy, preparation, and airtight compliance more ...
Archer Career Wins Illinois Innovation Voucher for AI-Powered College Retention Initiative
Archer Career, a leading provider of microlearning career education, has been awarded a competitive Illinois Innovation Voucher to accelerate the ...
Submission Perfect: How to Survive the New Intelligent SBIR/STTR Ecosystem
A new end-to-end SBIR/STTR ecosystem is raising the stakes for how smooth, compliant, and detail-perfect your grant submission must be—here’s ...
When Should You Bring in an Evaluator for NSF’s ART Program?
NSF ART proposals need evaluation built in early. EBHC ensures proposals align with outcomes reviewers expect and strengthens institutional credibility ...
Ann Arbor SPARK offers $14K for Proposal Prep Through
Michigan startups can access $14,000 in proposal prep support through Ann Arbor SPARK—applications accepted on a rolling basis ...
Preparing for the End of the Government Shutdown, What Grant Applicants Need to Do Now
Federal systems are reopening and grant seekers must prepare quickly to stay competitive as reviews, awards, and communications begin moving ...
How to Integrate Evaluation into Kauffman Foundation Proposals
The Kauffman Foundation requires measurable impact. We help grantees design evaluation frameworks that prove inclusion, innovation, and systemic change ...
Building a Winning Team for SBIR/STTR: Key Roles and Expertise
Assembling a team with the right blend of expertise, leadership, and collaborative partnerships can significantly strengthen your proposal ...
When the “Accelerating” Starts… Without the Evaluation Plan
Many federally funded projects forget evaluation until year two. We can assist institutions rebuild data, report outcomes, and restore accountability ...
West Virginia Startups Can Apply Year-Round for $2,500 SBIR Phase 0 Awards
West Virginia startups that submit SBIR/STTR proposals can access a $2,500 grant year-round to offset development costs ...
How to Build Evaluation into DOL Workforce Grants
DOL’s SCC and ABA grants mandate independent evaluation. We design compliant, data-driven evaluation frameworks that prove workforce impact ...
How Evaluation Drives Success in NSF Pathways to Enable Open-Source Ecosystems (POSE) Program
NSF’s POSE program prioritizes measurable ecosystem health and sustainability. EBHC builds evaluation systems that quantify growth, governance, and impact ...
First-Time SBIR Applicants in Utah Can Access $5K Microgrants Through UTIF
First-time SBIR/STTR applicants in Utah can access up to $5K in proposal prep microgrants through UTIF—rolling application and local support ...
The SBIR/STTR Roadmap: What Every Startup Needs to Know Before Applying
For startups pursuing non-dilutive funding, the SBIR/STTR programs offer a critical pathway to advance research and development while preserving ownership ...
