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NIEHS SBIR Environmental Technologies is a grant from the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) that funds small businesses developing innovative products and technologies to advance environmental health research and improve public health.
Supported areas include exposure assessment sensors and computational tools, environmental health and safety evaluation of engineered nanomaterials, biomonitoring technologies, toxicity screening assays, environmental exposure intervention technologies, educational materials for environmental health science, and contaminated site detection and remediation through the Superfund Research Program.
Eligible applicants are small businesses applying through the SBIR (R43/R44) or STTR (R41/R42) mechanisms. Award amounts vary by phase. No current deadline is specified.
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Small Business Innovation Research & Small Business Technology Transfer Grants (SBIR/STTR, R41, R42, R43, R44) | National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences Use this QR code to view the newest version of this document Your Environment. Your Health.
Small Business Innovation Research & Small Business Technology Transfer Grants (SBIR/STTR, R41, R42, R43, R44) Close the left navigation Lingamanaidu V. Ravichandran, Ph. D.
Health Scientist Administrator NIEHS SBIR/STTR grants help small businesses develop innovative and commercially viable products or technologies to translate and communicate environmental health research to improve public health. The SBIR/STTR program uses a combination of research, technology transfer, and communication strategies to aid the mission of NIEHS.
Research and training areas include: Exposure assessment tools such as sensors and computational tools and methods Tools for evaluating environmental health and safety of engineered nanomaterials Bio-monitoring technologies and biological response markers of exposure and response Assays and model systems for screening compounds for toxicity Intervention technologies to prevent or reduce exposures to environmental stressors Educational materials to support understanding of environmental health science To support understanding of environmental science Superfund Research Program - Detection and remediation technologies for contaminated sites NIEHS Worker Training Program - Advanced Training Technology (ATT) products for the health and safety training of hazardous materials (HAZMAT) workers, emergency responders, and skilled support personnel For NIEHS budget guidelines and contacts see pages 30-31 of the SBIR/STTR NIH, CDC, and FDA Program Descriptions and Research Topics document.
Grant applications are accepted in response to the NIH Omnibus solicitation using the Annotated SF424 (R&R) SBIR/STTR Form Set (FORMS-I) and use the SF424 (R&R) SBIR/STTR application guide (Version I) for step-by-step instruction on how to complete the application.
Be mindful that the electronic submission process for HHS SBIR and STTR grants is multi-step, and can take six to eight weeks to complete the five registrations required prior to submission.
NIEHS Participating HHS SBIR and STTR Omnibus Solicitations PA-24-245 - PHS 2024-2 Omnibus Solicitation of the NIH, CDC, and FDA for Small Business Innovation Research Grant Applications (Parent SBIR [R43/R44] Clinical Trial Not Allowed) PA-24-246 - PHS 2024-2 Omnibus Solicitation of the NIH and CDC for Small Business Innovation Research Grant Applications (Parent SBIR [R43/R44] Clinical Trial Required) PA-24-247 - PHS 2024-2 Omnibus Solicitation of the NIH for Small Business 3Technology Transfer Grant Applications (Parent STTR [R41/R42] Clinical Trial Not Allowed) PA-24-248 - PHS 2024-2 Omnibus Solicitation of the NIH for Small Business Technology Transfer Grant Applications (Parent STTR [R41/R42] Clinical Trial Required) SBIR/STTR Application Types Accepted by NIEHS Annual SBIR/STTR Application Receipt Dates Other NIEHS Specific/Participating Request for Applications and Program Announcements SBIR/STTR Commercialization Readiness Program ( SB1 ) PAR-23-219 - SBIR/STTR Commercialization Readiness Pilot (CRP) Program Technical Assistance and Late Stage Development (SB1, Clinical Trial Not Allowed) Standard receipt dates until September 5, 2025 General SBIR/STTR Information Frequently asked questions applicable to all NIH SBIR/STTR applications and grants SBIR/STTR Application Process Infographic Step-by-step application process visual Description, eligibility, and associated NIH institutes NIH SBIR/STTR Omnibus Funding Description, and links to omnibus related topics NIEHS Small Business Programs General overview of NIEHS areas of interest Small Business Grants Homepage General information about SBIR and STTR grants Hazardous Substances Remediation and Site Characterization SBIR Program The NIEHS Superfund Research Program (SRP) "Hazardous Substances Remediation and Detection Program" supports Small Business Innovation Research Grants (SBIR R43, R44) to foster the commercialization of novel, cost-competitive technologies, products, and devices for remediation and detection of hazardous substances in the environment Grant Tools and Strategies Resources from NIAID including sample applications and summary statements The contact for the Superfund SBIR program is: Health Scientist Administrator, Superfund Research Program The contact for the Worker Training SBIR program is: Last Reviewed: January 05, 2026
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Small businesses specializing in environmental health technologies. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
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Superfund Hazardous Substance Research and Training Program (P42) is a multiproject center grant program from the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) that funds problem-based, solution-oriented research Centers addressing health and environmental issues arising from hazardous waste sites. Eligible applicants include accredited institutions of higher education; subcontracts with industry and nonprofits are encouraged. Centers must integrate biomedical and environmental science disciplines and include cores for administrative coordination, research translation, data management, community engagement, and training. Applications are accepted on a limited competition basis and a new Notice of Funding Opportunity is anticipated following a Notice of Intent to Publish on Grants.gov.
Research on Climate Change and Health (R21) is a grant from the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) that funds exploratory and developmental research projects examining the intersection of climate change and human health. This R21 mechanism supports new research directions with a project period of up to two years and a budget of up to $275,000 in total direct costs, with no more than $200,000 in any single year. Preliminary data are not required. Eligible applicants include universities, nonprofit organizations, and community-academic partnerships focused on environmental health research. Applications are due June 16, 2026.