Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program, Phase I
HHS-ACL Forecasted HHS-2026-ACL-NIDILRR-BISA-0207Description
The purpose of the Federal SBIR program is to stimulate technological innovation in the private sector, strengthen the role of small business in meeting Federal research or research and development (R/R&D) needs, and improve the return on investment from Federally-funded research for economic and social benefits to the nation. The specific purpose of ACL's SBIR program is to improve the lives of people with disabilities through R/R&D products generated by small businesses, and to increase the commercial application of ACL-supported research results and development products. Phase I SBIR grants are intended to conduct research to determine the scientific or technical merit and feasibility of concepts, topics, or ideas. NIDILRR will make 10 grants under this opportunity. Grants will have a 6-month project period with a corresponding six-month budget period.
Eligibility
Each organization submitting an application must qualify at the time of the award as a small business concern as defined by the Small Business Administration. Foreign entities are not eligible to compete for, or receive, awards made under this announcement.
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Funding Details
- Award Floor
- $95,000.00
- Award Ceiling
- $100,000.00
- Total Estimated Funding
- $1,000,000.00
- Expected Awards
- 10
Key Dates
- Posted
- September 5, 2025
- Closes
- N/A
- Archive Date
- September 30, 2026
Agency Information
- Agency Name
- Administration for Community Living
- Agency Code
- HHS-ACL
- Funding Instrument
- Other