Applications for program participation are accepted on an ongoing basis. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Approximately 90 days. Appeals: Within 45 days of the date of decline letter, applicant has right to request that the decision be reconsidered. For applications declined solely on the basis of negative finding with regard to social disadvantage, economic disadvantaged ownership or control of business by socially or economically disadvantaged individuals, the applicant within 45 days of the date of the decline letter or reaffirmation of decline, has a right to appeal the decision to the SBA s Office of Hearing and Appeals. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Small Business Administration, 409 Third Street, SW., Washington, DC 20416. Telephone: (202) 205-6421. ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM Current Year: Grants: $189,152,000 Loans: $0,000 Other: $0,000 Total: $189,152,000 OBJECTIVES: To work in partnership with industry to foster the development and broad dissemination of challenging, high-risk technologies that offer the potential for significant, broad- based economic benefits for the nation. ELIGIBLE BENEFICIARIES: (a) Sponsored Organization; (b) Small business; APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Application Procedure: Proposals should be submitted only in response to formal competition announcements and requests for proposals periodically published in the
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