Tri-Cities Tech Business Update
Clean Energy Technology grant funding
The Department of Energy is accepting Phase I grant applications from qualified small businesses for funds under the Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer program. A total of $37 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds will be made available for SBIR and STTR Phase I and Phase II grants through the end of fiscal year 2010. Emphasis will be placed on near-term, clean energy technology commercialization potential and also on creating U.S. jobs. The deadline for submission of grant applications is September 4 and applications must be submitted electronically online. Up to 60 applicants may receive up to $150,000 each for a six-month Phase I grant to demonstrate the feasibility of their idea. More information.
