IMPORTANT UPDATE: Effective 1 October 2025, SBIR/STTR program authorization has expired. New activity is paused; ongoing awards remain valid. Awardees are encouraged to contact their TPOCs and contracting officers with questions regarding active awards.
The DAF SBIR/STTR program offers contracts, not grants. A contract is a legal agreement where the government is procuring a good or service to meet a specific need. This differs from a grant, which provides financial assistance for a project of public interest with less direct government involvement.