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Phase IA #91990026R0003 deadline June 29 2026 11AM EDT (Direct to Phase II 2PM EDT).
"FY2026 ED/IES SBIR Phase IA Solicitation #91990026R0003" is currently closed and not accepting applications.
FY2026 ED/IES SBIR Phase IA Solicitation #91990026R0003 is sponsored by U.S. Department of Education (ED) / Institute of Education Sciences (IES). This solicitation provides awards for the research and development (R&D) and evaluation of prototypes of novel education technology products. The proposed product should be independent and without significant previous technological development.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: For-profit small businesses and partners. Must be registered on SAM.gov and list their Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) in the proposal. Cannot submit similar proposals under multiple 2026 solicitations. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $250,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was June 29, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
FY2026 ED/IES SBIR Phase IA Solicitation #91990026R0003 is funded by U.S. Department of Education (ED) / Institute of Education Sciences (IES). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Yes — this listing is flagged as national in scope, so applicants across the U.S. may apply, subject to the sponsor's other eligibility criteria.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
The solicitation lists 3 required documents: SAM.gov registration, Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), and proposal per solicitation specs. Check the official notice for formatting and page-limit rules.
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