At a glance
Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program, Phase I is a federal competitive grant from Administration for Community Living for the science & technology sector. Funding is $95K–$100K. Eligible applicants: Small businesses. 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 compet. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Apply via the official listing at www.grants.gov.
- Amount
- $95K–$100K
- Deadline
- Rolling
- Type
- Competitive
- Status
- Forecasted
About this program
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.
Who can apply
Small businesses. 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.
How to apply
Apply through Grants.gov using funding opportunity number HHS-2027-ACL-NIDILRR-BISA-0308. Register your organization (SAM.gov + Grants.gov) before the deadline, then submit the application package listed in the official notice.
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