Federal Funding Briefing, November 2024

JAMESON-SELECTED NEWS, STORIES & INSIGHTS

In the November Federal Funding Briefing, we re-cap some of the news we shared this month. Look for the latest on R&D findings, a focus on D.C. and innovation, December events and opportunities, and more.

November Federal Funding Briefing. Spotlight on D.C.

The HHS, including the National Institutes of Health, is currently operating under the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025. How does the current continuing resolution impact your project? Find out here.

A lot has been written about the new administration and its impact on R&D. In case you missed it, Grant News offered a thoughtful discussion of potential shifts and new focus areas. Check it out here.

Congress created the Agriculture Advanced Research and Development Authority, AgARDA, as part of the 2018 Farm Bill. A recent roundtable explored opportunities, challenges, and recommendations. Read the overview or download the full report here. 

The Latest on Patents and Patent Reforms

For small businesses, start-ups, and independent inventors. the U.S. patent system is critical to economic growth and technological advancement. To see what legislators are doing during the lame-duck session to protect and strengthen it, read the article.

Attention innovators: Patent fee changes will take effect on January 19th. Will this impact your business or innovation? Find out here.

Mark Your Calendars

Attention SBIR grantees and contractors, don’t miss these upcoming opportunities to get educated, connected, and inspired.

December 3-5, the 3-day SBIR/STTR Fall Innovation Conference is in Austin, Texas. It’s a great opportunity to connect with federal agencies representing the nation’s largest source of non-dilutive funding for small businesses and start-ups. Get details, registration, and discount codes here. 

December 10, 1-2 PM EST, join Jameson & Co for “Understanding the Federal Strings Attached to Your Government Funding Award.” In this free, informative webinar, we’ll show you how to set up your books for FAR Part 31 compliance, project the right indirect cost rate, and avoid audit findings. Register today.

December 10, 4-8 PM MST, DOE’s Office of Technology Transitions (OTT) hosts the Boost Showcase with Sandia National Laboratories and FedTech. During this hybrid event, look for  presentations, live Q&As, and opportunity for networking and collaboration. Details: https://bit.ly/3Z3m81o

Of Interest to SBIR/STTR Grantees

Check out opportunties that are on-the-horizon—or around the corner.

APRA-E has solicited recommendations from the public for the planning of a superhot rock (SHR) geothermal energy program. Read how The Clean Air Task Force responded.

Wondering which U.S. regions dominate in biopharma patent filings, NIH fundings, and research infrastructure? R&D World has the answer.

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