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SBIR/STTR Has Passed Congress, What Should You Be Doing While It Awaits Signature?

  • March 19, 2026
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SBIR/STTR has passed Congress and awaits signature. Use this short window to prepare strong proposals before solicitations return.

Why the April 5 NIH SBIR/STTR Deadline Disappeared and What It Signals for Innovators

  • March 6, 2026
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NIH removed the April 5 SBIR/STTR deadline because no active funding announcements exist. Future opportunities will appear first on Grants.gov.

OLAW is now closed due to the lapse in Federal Government funding

  • February 2, 2026
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Due to the absence of either a fiscal year 2026 appropriation or a Continuing Resolution for the Department of Health and Human Services, OLAW is now closed. 

How to understand the difference between NIH Highlighted Topics and Funding Opportunities

  • January 2, 2026
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NIH clarifies the difference between Highlighted Topics and Funding Opportunities. Misunderstanding the distinction can undermine proposal success.

How to understand NIH unified funding strategy and why it matters for applicants

  • December 19, 2025
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NIH is implementing a unified funding strategy to make award decisions more consistent and transparent. Here is what applicants need to know.

Changes to Small Business Programs Create Challenges and Opportunities

  • November 25, 2025
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Key SBA program changes affect eligibility, compliance, and contracting pathways, requiring small businesses to stay vigilant and maintain up-to-date certifications.

Government Shutdowns and Federal Grants: Why Strong Evaluation Keeps Your Project Moving Forward

  • October 7, 2025
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A government shutdown can delay or disrupt federal grantmaking. The one thing you can control is how you prepare. Strong evaluation helps your project stay credible, measurable, and ready when funding resumes. EBHC has the track record to guide you through uncertain times.

Government Shutdown, SBIR Expiration, and What It Means for Innovators

  • October 6, 2025
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The government shutdown and SBIR/STTR expiration pause federal innovation funding, but prepared companies can emerge stronger when programs resume.

Communicating Through a Shutdown: Keeping Funders and Stakeholders Confident in Your Grant Project

  • October 3, 2025
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A government shutdown disrupts funding cycles, but clear communication keeps stakeholders confident. EBHC helps you frame evaluation and data into strong updates that reassure partners and reviewers.

Staying Grant-Ready During a Government Shutdown: What Applicants and Recipients Can Do Now

  • October 2, 2025
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A shutdown does not have to stall your grant journey. By focusing on strategy, documentation, and evaluation, applicants and recipients can stay prepared. EBHC helps you take control of what you can control.

 

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