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How Strong Evaluation Drives Funding and Growth in Economic Development and Innovation
Strong evaluation frameworks turn data into funding power, helping innovation and economic development programs prove impact and attract future investment.
First-Time SBIR Applicants: DOE Phase 0 Program Offers Strategic Federal Proposal Support
First-time DOE SBIR/STTR applicants can receive expert proposal support through the DOE Phase 0 Program—quarterly enrollment and rolling support.
How to Navigate New NSF Review Rules Without Losing Your Shot at Funding
NSF rule changes raise the bar on proposal readiness. One weak submission can now close doors. Here is how to respond.
DC SBIR/STTR Proposal Applicants Can Secure $10K to Power Their SBIR/STTR Proposals
District-based startups can receive up to $10,000 in guided support to prepare competitive SBIR/STTR proposals through DSLBD’s Phase 0 Program.
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 how grant writers and funding-seeking organizations must adapt to avoid being dismissed on a “technicality.”
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 again.
Idaho Startups Can Get Up to $3,000 for SBIR/STTR Proposal Costs Through SBDC Phase 0 Program
Idaho startups can access $3,000 in SBIR/STTR proposal funding plus a $1,000 incentive—flexible, reimbursable, and rolling year-round.
University of Rochester Researchers Can Access SBIR/STTR Grant Writing Support
UofR researchers launching startups can access expert SBIR/STTR proposal support to strengthen their application and increase fundability.
What You Need to Know About NSF’s Indirect Cost Rate Policy (And Why It Matters)
On June 20, 2025, the U.S. District Court vacated NSF’s 15% policy (NSF 25-034), reinforcing the need for compliance.