Enhancing Your Understanding: Distinguishing Between Agency Amounts for TABA

The Technical and Business Assistance (TABA) program is a valuable resource for small businesses participating in the SBIR and STTR programs. It provides additional funding to support commercialization activities, and the amounts offered by different agencies can vary. The program offers different funding amounts for Phase I and Phase II projects across various agencies. 

Here is a list of the amounts provided by each agency:

  • Department of Energy (DoE): $6,500 (Phase I), $50,000 (Phase II)
  • Department of Defense (DoD): $6,500 (Phase I), $50,000 (Phase II)
  • Department of Transportation (DoT): $5,000 (Phase I), $13,000 (Phase II)
  • Department of Homeland Security (DHS): $6,500 (Phase I), $50,000 (Phase II)
  • NASA: $6,500 (Phase I), $50,000 (Phase II)
  • USDA: $6,500 (Phase I), $50,000 (Phase II)
  • NSF: N/A (Phase I), $50,000 (Phase II)
  • NIST: $6,500 (Phase I), $50,000 (Phase II)
  • NIH: $6,500 (Phase I), $50,000 (Phase II)
  • Department of Education (ED): $6,500 (Phase I), $50,000 (Phase II)
  • Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): $6,500 (Phase I), $10,000 (Phase II)

While many agencies offer TABA funding, the implementation of the program may vary. For example, the Department of Defense (DoD) allows funding up to $6,500 for Phase I and up to $50,000 for Phase II, but the actual amounts may vary by agency component. It is crucial to review individual component instructions to determine if TABA is being offered and follow specific proposal requirements for requesting TABA funding.

To request TABA funding, make sure you know if you need to request TABA within your proposal, during the award, or at some other period as defined by the solicitation. Understanding the agency differentiation and amounts in the program can help you make informed decisions and maximize the benefits of this valuable resource for your small business. By reviewing agency solicitations and understanding the specific implementation of the program, you can ensure that you are taking full advantage of the support available to you.

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