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Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Funding Agreement Certifications

OMB 0524-0052 · USDA/NIFA.

OMB 0524-0052

The SBIR program at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) makes competitively awarded grants to qualified small businesses to support high quality, advanced concepts research related to important scientific problems and opportunities in agriculture that could lead to significant public benefit if successful. The Funding Agreement Certification form is used by USDA to ensure Small Business Concerns meet specific eligibility requirements for a Small Business Innovation and Research award. The form asks applicants to certify a series of ten statements in order to ensure the grantee is complying with specific program requirements during the life of the funding agreement.

The latest form for Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Funding Agreement Certifications expires 2026-09-30 and can be found here.