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Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program, Phase I

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The Administration For Community Living, under the Department of Health and Human Services, is offering Phase I Small Business Innovation Research grants to stimulate private sector technological innovation. The program specifically aims to develop research and development products that improve the lives of people with disabilities and increase the commercial application of research results. NIDILRR intends to award 11 grants under this forecast, which was posted on September 25, 2026. Each grant is designed to determine the scientific and technical feasibility of specific concepts over a six-month project and budget period. Interested parties may contact Brian Bard for further information.

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ACL offers 11 Phase I SBIR grants for disability-focused technological innovation and research.

Agency

Department Of Health And Human Services → Administration For Community Living

NAICS

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

Contacts1 person available

OfficeUSA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Health And Human Services → Administration For Community Living

Office AddressUSA

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Brian Bard

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+1 (555) 000-0000

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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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