New NSF Resubmission Limits
NSF will return proposals without review after three resubmissions, increasing the importance of strategic proposal improvement and analysis.
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NSF Proposal Preparation Instructions Now Online
NSF moved major SBIR/STTR proposal instructions online, creating new compliance risks for applicants relying only on solicitation PDFs.
Letters of Support Are Back in NSF SBIR/STTR Proposals, and They Are No Longer Optional
NSF SBIR/STTR proposals now require Letters of Support, creating new planning considerations for Phase I, Phase II, and Fast-Track applicants.
What the New HHS-Wide Nine-Application Cap Means for SBIR/STTR Companies
HHS will limit SBIR/STTR applicants to nine proposals annually, forcing companies to rethink submission volume and funding strategy.
NIH Parent NOFO Update
Certain NIH and FDA components no longer accept clinical trials through Parent NOFOs, creating major application screening risks.
HHS Moving to Clinical Trial Optional
HHS Parent NOFOs now use a clinical trial optional structure, simplifying application selection while changing proposal strategy.
NIH SBIR/STTR Returns With New Parent NOFOs, and a Few Important Signals for Applicants
NIH SBIR/STTR funding is back, but applicants should pay close attention to new structures, requirements, and emerging signals.
Simpler.Grants.gov Just Created a New Way for Applicants to Miss Deadlines
Simpler.Grants.gov may reduce waiting time, but applicants delaying SAM.gov registration could still face devastating submission failures at deadline.
What DOE’s SBIR/STTR Overhaul Signals for Commercialization, Not Just Applications
DOE’s SBIR/STTR overhaul signals a shift toward commercialization outcomes, faster pathways, and tighter alignment between innovation, labs, and market readiness.
SBIR/STTR Has Passed Congress, What Should You Be Doing While It Awaits Signature?
SBIR/STTR has passed Congress and awaits signature. Use this short window to prepare strong proposals before solicitations return.