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Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program, Phase I

From	Administration for Community Living
Who can apply	small businesses
How much	$95K to $100K per award; about 11 awards; $1.1 million total
Deadline	Wed, Dec 16, 2026 (estimated) (54 days left)
Category	Science, Technology and Research
Type	Grant
Opportunity #	HHS-2027-ACL-NIDILRR-BISA-0308
Assistance listing	93.433
Posted	Fri, Sep 25, 2026

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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.

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