Resources
We created this growing resource library to bring together downloadable guides, practical tools, trusted platforms, and other materials that support innovation, entrepreneurship, research, and sustainable growth. Most resources are available at no cost, making it easy to access useful information and tools when you need them. Explore the collection below, and check back often as we continue to add resources designed to provide clarity, strengthen decision-making, and move important work forward.
On This Page
- Federal Grant Language Screening Guide
- Grant Compliance Organizer
- Grant Readiness Playbook
- Grant Readiness Diagnostic Tool
- Letter of Support/Commitment Template
- Readiness Rubric
- SBIR/STTR Staffing Guide
- White Paper: Grant Readiness – Building a Stronger Foundation for Funding
- Workbook: DOE SBIR/STTR Project Pitch Client Workbook
Federal Grant Language Screening Guide
Review language that may warrant additional consideration in federal grant applications as agency guidance, requirements, and review practices continue to evolve.
Grant Compliance Organizer
Keep your federal registrations, compliance requirements, accounts, and key information organized and ready for grant applications.
Grant Readiness Playbook
A practical, founder-focused guide to assess grant readiness, identify gaps, strengthen your funding foundation, and prepare for a more competitive grant application.
Grant Readiness Diagnostic Tool
Quantitatively assess your organization’s readiness for non-dilutive funding by identifying gaps, surfacing risks, and evaluating your competitive positioning.
Letter of Support/Commitment Template
Strengthen letters of support and commitment by clearly defining partner roles, resource commitments, and alignment with project objectives to build credibility and reviewer confidence.
Readiness Rubric
Quickly assess your startup’s readiness for SBIR/STTR funding across your business, team, market, and technology.
SBIR/STTR Staffing Guide
Understand how employees and contractors affect PI eligibility, workshare, budgeting, and federal compliance before you submit.
White Paper: Grant Readiness – Building a Stronger Foundation for Funding
A practical white paper examining the critical factors that determine grant readiness and how organizations can strengthen their position before pursuing non-dilutive funding.
Workbook: DOE SBIR/STTR Project Pitch Client Workbook
A practical, reviewer-aligned Word workbook for developing a competitive DOE SBIR/STTR Project Pitch, from readiness and topic fit through technical promise, commercialization, and final review.