Eligibility
Applicant type, geography, program rules and required conditions.
My Organization Fit Score
See how strongly this opportunity fits your organization.
Atlas combines public grant intelligence with the details of your organization to evaluate eligibility, strategic alignment, funding potential, timing, project fit and submission burden.
GrantNebraska DED SBIR/STTR Grant Program 2026-2027
Atlas Opportunity Score90/100
FundingUp to $5,000 Phase 0; Phase I match up to $150,000 or 65% of the federal award, whichever is less; Phase II match up to $300,000 or 65% of the federal award, whichever is less. DED may award up to $6 million per year across the program, subject to demand, budget and available funds.
DeadlineJune 30, 2027 at 11:55 PM CDT, or earlier if funds are exhausted.
Required next actionConfirm federal SBIR or STTR qualification, verify that at least 51% of proposed federal-project activities will occur in Nebraska, and for Phase I or II document the qualifying federal award and eligible matching amount before applying.
Current statusActiveSource verificationOctober 6, 2026
Tell Atlas Who You Are
Request your organization-specific analysis.
The form will carry the grant context with it, so you only need to provide the details Atlas cannot know from the opportunity itself.
How Atlas Scores Fit
Useful enough to guide action, structured enough to scale.
Strategic Alignment
How directly the organization's goals and use case match the funder's priorities.
Funding Potential
Available dollars, allowable uses, match burden and the amount that can realistically support the project.
Actionability
Deadline, documentation burden, readiness and the practical work required to submit a strong application.
A High Score Is the Beginning
When the fit is strong, Atlas shows you why.
The goal is not to hand you another number. It is to identify the opportunities worth your attention and make the next step obvious.