Opportunity Listing - Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program, Phase I

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

Last Updated: September 25, 2026

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.

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 (202) 795-7298

Email

brian.bard@acl.hhs.gov

Documents

No documents are currently available.

Link to additional information

https://www.acl.gov/grants/applying-grants

Forecasted

Estimated Post Date:

October 16, 2026

Estimated Application Due Date:

December 16, 2026

Estimated Due Date Description:

Not available

Estimated Award Date:

June 1, 2027

Estimated Project Start Date:

June 1, 2027

Fiscal Year:

2027

Application process

This site is a work in progress. Go to www.grants.gov to apply, track application status, and subscribe to updates.

Award

$1,100,000

Program Funding

Expected awards

$95,000

Award Minimum

$100,000

Award Maximum

Funding opportunity number:

HHS-2027-ACL-NIDILRR-BISA-0308

Cost sharing or matching requirement:

Funding instrument type:

Grant

Opportunity Category:

Discretionary

Opportunity Category Explanation:

Category of Funding Activity:

Science technology and other research and development

Category Explanation:

History

Version:

Forecast posted date:

September 25, 2026

Archive date:

September 30, 2027