Two technical reports must be filed to fulfill SBIR grant requirements. Receipt of these reports triggers the release of project funds. In addition, these reports are used by CSREES to assess project progress and to facilitate constructive information exchange. All technical reports can be sent electronically to the .
Technical reports are reviewed by SBIR staff and, if approved, forwarded to the Awards Management Branch. The following will occur following CSREES receipt of both technical reports: Project Directors normally receive email confirmation within five business days and appropriate funds are released within 10 business days.
Interim technical reports should be submitted at approximately the project mid-point. As many projects receive no-cost extensions, the exact date of the report’s submission can vary greatly. In FY 2005, approximately 60% of the funded projects submitted their phase I interim report between August 22 and October 22. Although the length of report is at the discretion of the grantee, most reports are less than 10 pages long. There is currently no standard format or content required by the SBIR program, however the information provided in the checklist should be included in the interim report.
Final technical reports must be submitted within 90 days of the project’s official end date. Moreover, even if a no-cost extension has been granted, the final report must be submitted and approved (along with other closeout requirements prior to receiving a phase II award. The length of report is at the discretion of the grantee, however most reports are usually between 10-30 pages. There is currently no standard format or content required by the SBIR program, however the information provided in the checklist should be included.
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