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Good news, SBIR/STTR/CPP are now extended through December 16, 2011. Both House & Senate have just passed H.R. 2112 which amongst many other things extends SBIR/STTR/CPP through December 16, 2011. The President is expect to sign the bill Friday, when the current CR funding the government expires.

Reading between the lines reveals more good news judging from congressional action on this bill. The major thrust of this bill is to fund Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs through the end of FY-2012 (September 30, 2012).

That serves notice that Congress wants to complete the FY-2012 funding for the remaining government's agencies (that may include SBIR) by December 16, 2011 when they break for the holidays.

To read the full, original article click on this link: SBIR Insider 11-17-11 Issue