Step Four
Seeking Funding?
Here are the main places where future and current contracting, grant, and challenge opportunities are listed. These cover everything from applied research to build out of tools and digital infrastructure.
Need help applying for federal funds? Request training and counseling on marketing, financial, and contracting issues at minimal or no cost from Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (PTACs). PTACs are located in most states and are partially funded by the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) to provide small business concerns with information on how to do business with Government agencies.
| Resource | Purpose | Need to know |
|---|---|---|
| SAM.gov | The source for active contracting opportunities for all federal agencies. | No account to browse opportunities, sign up for accounts to submit proposals. Resource for users |
| Grants.gov | Primary list of all federal agency government grants. | No account to browse, sign up for account to apply Resources for applicants |
| Challenge.gov | Comprehensive list of challenges and prize competitions across the U.S. federal government many of which are environment and technology related. | No account to browse, apply through agency website link Resources about challenge.gov |
| Forecast of Contracting Opportunities | Provides information on expected federal contracting opportunities. | No account required Tips on using the forecast |
| Small Business Innovation Research Funding USDA EPA NOAA Army Corps | Information on SBIR funding opportunities at specific agencies, including USDA, NOAA, EPA, and Army Corps. Not all agencies participate. | Centralized website that leads to agency specific websites and applications. FAQs on SBIR.gov |
| MAS Information Technology Schedule | MAS Information Technology is a large government-wide contract that allows technology providers to sign up to provide federal, state, and local government buyers access to commercial products, services, and solutions at pre-negotiated prices. | Apply to GSA to be added to then sell to agencies. Helpful resources for MAS sellers. |
| Technology Oriented Subcontracting for NOAA | NOAA maintains a variety of strategically sourced contracts that may provide subcontracting opportunities for businesses. | Learn about NOAA subcontracting opportunities: ProTech NOAALink |