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STRATFI/TACFI

The Program Year 2025 (PY25.1) STRATFI Notice of Opportunity submission window is now closed.

Please check back for upcoming announcements regarding a PY25.2 Notice of Opportunity for the Tactical Funding Increase (TACFI) program.

In an effort to help bridge the “Valley of Death” between Phase II and Phase III, the Ventures program has developed the Strategic Funding Increase (STRATFI) and Tactical Funding Increase (TACFI) Programs. Small businesses that have been awarded a Phase II contract within the last two years are eligible to apply for this annual notice of opportunity. The program requires various levels of matching funding and avenues for Defense and/or Industry matching, depending on the program sought. 

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Eligibility Requirements

Phase II efforts must meet ALL of the following criteria to be eligible for STRATFI/TACFI consideration.

  • Company is considered a Small Business Concern (SBC) and is eligible for a SBIR/STTR award.
  • SBC is on an active SBIR/STTR PII or completed their SBIR/STTR PII within two years of Capability Package submission.
  • The subject PII effort has not already been awarded a second (AKA “sequential”) PII
  • At least 90 days have passed since the beginning of the associated SBIR/STTR PII execution.
  • SBC is not executing a prior STRATFI effort at the time of submission.
  • Anticipated work is to be performed in the United States.

View past webinars

*All recordings and presentation slides are current as of the PY25.1 STRATFI Notice of Opportunity and should be used as reference only.
26 Sep 2024

PY25.1 STRATFI Notice of Opportunity AMA

19 Sep 2024

PY25.1 STRATFI Notice of Opportunity AMA

12 Sep 2024

PY25.1 STRATFI Notice of Opportunity AMA

5 Sep 2024

PY25.1 STRATFI Notice of Opportunity AMA

29 Aug 2024

PY25.1 STRATFI Notice of Opportunity AMA

22 Aug 2024

PY25.1 STRATFI Notice of Opportunity AMA

15 Aug 2024

PY25.1 STRATFI Notice of Opportunity AMA

8 Aug 2024

PY25.1 STRATFI Notice of Opportunity AMA

1 Aug 2024

PY25.1 STRATFI Notice of Opportunity AMA

18 July 2024

PY25.1 STRATFI Notice of Opportunity

Review Process

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Submission Process

In order to submit a STRATFI/TACFI request, a website application has been created to collect submission information, communicate review status, and aid in expediting the review process. It is important you follow the outlined steps below.

  1. Review the FAQs & SUBMISSION CHECKLIST
  2. Review all GUIDANCE DOCUMENTATION
  3. Complete required SUBMISSION TEMPLATES
  4. Apply online by submitting your STRATFI/TACFI APPLICATION

Note: A save feature has been built into the online application submission. Your application will save after each entry, and a Unique Identifier (UID) number will be generated after the submission has been completed.

Submission is to be completed by Government POC only.

Incomplete submissions will not be considered.

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