Arizona’s FAST program closes applications Nov 2. Six Arizona small businesses can receive up to $3,000 each to support federal SBIR proposal preparation costs. Use this window to check whether your company and planned work meet the program requirements. The support helps with preparing a federal proposal, rather than funding the research project itself.
WHY IT MATTERS FOR ARIZONA
Preparing a federal research funding proposal requires time, planning, and resources. For small businesses with limited capacity, these demands can create an additional hurdle to pursuing research and development opportunities.
Proposal preparation assistance can help reduce that burden, allowing eligible companies to dedicate resources toward developing their applications.
For Arizona's emerging space economy, programs like FAST may help technology-focused small businesses take an early step toward pursuing federal research funding.
Six Arizona small businesses may receive financial assistance to help prepare federal research funding proposals. Applications close November 2, 2026.
Arizona's FAST program is offering up to $3,000 per business to support the costs of preparing federal Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) proposals.
The opportunity is available to six Arizona small businesses seeking assistance with the proposal development process. Applications close November 2, 2026.
For companies developing innovative technologies, including those with potential applications in the space economy, the program provides an opportunity to offset some of the costs associated with pursuing federal research funding.
What the Funding Supports
The FAST program is designed to help eligible businesses prepare competitive federal SBIR proposals.
Unlike an SBIR research award, this assistance supports proposal preparation rather than the research project itself.
Companies considering an application should review the program's requirements to determine whether their business, planned research, and proposal preparation activities qualify.
How to Apply
Interested businesses should review the Arizona FAST program's eligibility requirements and application instructions before the deadline.
Application Deadline: November 2, 2026
Available Support: Up to $3,000 per business
Number of Recipients: Six Arizona small businesses
Purpose: Federal SBIR proposal preparation
