USDA seeks comments on SBIR/STTR lifecycle certification paperwork
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USDA plans to extend and revise an existing paperwork requirement for small businesses that participate in its SBIR and STTR grant programs. The collection covers lifecycle certifications tied to federally funded research and technology projects in agriculture. Small businesses applying for or receiving USDA SBIR/STTR funding may need to keep using updated certification forms. Comments are due by August 21, 2026, and submissions will be posted publicly on Regulations.gov.
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Key Changes
- Extends the existing SBIR/STTR lifecycle certification information collection for three years
- Proposes revisions to the certification paperwork used by USDA grant applicants and recipients
- Opens a public comment period ending August 21, 2026
Obligations
What this law requires
Any person or entity submitting written comments on the proposed SBIR/STTR lifecycle certification information collection must ensure USDA receives the comments by August 21, 2026 for the comments to be assured consideration.
Commenters submitting comments through Regulations.gov should not include confidential or sensitive personal information unless they are prepared for it to be posted publicly without change.