Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program, Phase I
Agency: Administration for Community Living
Assistance Listings
- 93.433 -- ACL National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research
Archived opportunityLast Updated: May 13, 2026
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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 NIDILRR'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 NIDILRR- 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.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Business
- Small businesses
Additional information
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.
Grantor contact information
Description
Brian Bard
brian.bard@acl.hhs.gov
brian.bard@acl.hhs.gov
Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| ACL_SBIR_Life-Cycle_Funding_Agreement_Certification.pdf | ACL SBIR Life-Cycle Funding Agreement Certification.pdf | Nov 15, 2024 03:04 PM UTC |
| 2024_SBIR_Certifications_and_Statements.pdf | 2024 SBIR Certifications and Statements.pdf | Nov 15, 2024 03:02 PM UTC |
| Application_Package_HHS-2025-ACL-NIDILRR-BISA-0108-1a.pdf | Application_Package_HHS-2025-ACL-NIDILRR-BISA-0108-1a.pdf | Oct 17, 2024 03:34 PM UTC |
| Foa_Content_of_HHS-2025-ACL-NIDILRR-BISA-0108-1a.pdf | Foa_Content_of_HHS-2025-ACL-NIDILRR-BISA-0108-1a.pdf | Oct 17, 2024 03:34 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
Archived: September 30, 2025
Award
$1,100,000
Program Funding
11
Expected awards
$95,000
Award Minimum
$100,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
HHS-2025-ACL-NIDILRR-BISA-0108
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
No
Funding instrument type:
Grant
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
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Category of Funding Activity:
Science technology and other research and development
Category Explanation:
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History
Version:
2
Posted date:
October 17, 2024
Archive date:
September 30, 2025
