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Small Business Innovation Research Program (SBIR) Phase II

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The Small Business Innovation Research Program Phase II, administered by the Administration for Community Living under the Department of Health and Human Services, aims to stimulate private sector technological innovation to improve the lives of people with disabilities. The program focuses on research and development products that enhance health, function, community living, or employment outcomes. These Phase II projects are designed to expand upon the results achieved during Phase I to increase the commercial application of research results. The agency intends to award four grants under this forecast. Each grant will feature a 24-month project period divided into two 12-month budget periods. Interested parties can contact Brian Bard for further information regarding this opportunity.

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ACL offers four 24-month grants for technological innovations improving lives of people with disabilities.

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Department Of Health And Human Services → Administration For Community Living

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541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

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AgencyDepartment Of Health And Human Services → Administration For Community Living
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OfficeUSA
Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Health And Human Services → Administration For Community Living
Office AddressUSA
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Brian Bard
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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 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. All SBIR projects funded by NIDILRR must address the needs of people with disabilities and promote their health and function, community living, or employment outcomes. Phase II projects expand on the results of and further pursue the development of Phase I projects. NIDILRR will make four grants under this opportunity. Grants will have a 24-month project period with two 12-month budget periods.

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