Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program, Phase I
Agency
Administration for Community Living
Deadline
Not specified
Total Funding
$1.1M
Expected Awards
11
Minimum Award
$95K
Maximum Award
$100K
Posted Date
Sep 24, 2026
Opportunity Number
HHS-2027-ACL-NIDILRR-BISA-0308
Description
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 11 grants under this opportunity. Grants will have a 6-month project period with a corresponding six-month budget period.
Eligible Applicants
- Small businesses
Data snapshot from September 28, 2026. For the most current information, view the opportunity on Grants.gov.
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