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Small Business Innovation Research Program | ACL Administration for Community Living Small Business Innovation Research Program Small Business Innovation Research Program Additional Information About SBIR Report Fraud, Waste, and Abuse The intent of NIDILRR’s Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) program is to help support the development of new ideas and projects that are useful to persons with disabilities by inviting the participation of small business firms with strong research capabilities in science, engineering, or educational technology.
Small businesses must meet certain criteria to participate: the company must be American-owned and independently operated, for-profit, employ no more than 500 employees, and the principal researcher must be employed by the business. During Phase I, NIDILRR funds firms to conduct feasibility studies to evaluate the scientific and technical merit of an idea.
During Phase II, NIDILRR-funded firms expand on the results of Phase I to pursue further development. View the PowerPoint about the SBIR program . Additional Information About SBIR In 1982, the U.S. Congress established the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program to stimulate technological innovation, use small business to meet federal research and development needs, and increase private sector commercialization.
(See SBIR. gov for more information) SBIR is a highly competitive program that encourages small businesses to explore their technological potential and provides the incentive to profit from the commercialization of their SBIR-generated products.
By including qualified small businesses in the nation’s R&D arena, high-tech innovation is stimulated and the U.S. gains entrepreneurial spirit as it meets its specific research and development needs.
The SBIR program is structured in three phases, the first two of which are supported by SBIR funds: Phase I: The objective of Phase I is to determine the scientific or technical merit and feasibility of proposed research or research & development (R/R&D) efforts that appear to have commercial potential. This feasibility is a prerequisite for further support in Phase II.
Phase I awards are for periods up to six months in amounts as indicated in the Funding Opportunity Announcements. Phase II: The objective of Phase II is to continue the research or R&D effort initiated in Phase I with approaches that exhibit potential for commercial application. Phase II awards are for periods up to two years in amounts as indicated in the Funding Opportunity Announcements.
Phase III: An objective of the SBIR program is to increase private sector commercialization of innovations derived from federal R/R&D. During Phase III, the small business concern is to pursue commercialization with non-SBIR funds. The Department of Health and Human Services does not provide funding during the Phase III period.
There are 11 federal agencies that participate in SBIR, including: the Departments of Education, Agriculture, Commerce, Defense, Energy, Health and Human Services, Homeland Security, Transportation, Environmental Protection Agency, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, and the National Science Foundation. The program is administered similarly by each of these departments. See the SBIR Policy Directive for more information.
Eligible small businesses are American-owned and independently operated, must be for-profit, employ no more than 500 employees, and the principal researcher must be employed by the business. Background on the SBIR program Invitational Priority areas (which are not absolute or restrictive) Information sources and Departmental contacts NIDILRR’s SBIR program holds one annual Phase I and one annual Phase II competition.
The Phase I program announcement is normally released by early spring, and closes two months later. All awards are made before September 30 of any given year. View the Guide to Applying for some helpful application tips.
Donate Your Brain to Science – NIDILRR’s Peer reviewer training module : This will give you some valuable insight into preparing an application for NIDILRR. Our review process is very different from the NIH. The SBIR program accounts for a little more than 3.
2% of the NIDILRR grant funding in any given year. Each year, NIDILRR’s SBIR program funds up to ten Phase I feasibility (or proof-of-concept) projects for a duration of approximately six months (for up to $100,000 each). After completion of the Phase I stage, most of these businesses can compete for Phase II awards.
Phase II awards can last up to 24 months for a total of up to $575,000. View a list of newly or currently-funded SBIR Phase I Grants View a list of newly, or currently-funded SBIR Phase II Grants View a list of SBIR publications in REHABDATA .
If you want to obtain any of the documents listed, visit the Obtaining Documents Listed in REHABDATA Page • A sampling of SBIR publications in PubMed Central Contact Brian Bard at NIDILRR if you have questions about the SBIR Program funding mechanism. ____________________________________________________________________ Report Fraud, Waste, and Abuse Tip: Review the Before You Submit a Complaint OIG web page .
It describes (1) types of complaints investigated ; (2) the types of complaints not investigated ; (3) what you need for your complaint ; (4) privacy safeguards ; (5) what to expect after submitting your complaint ; and (6) appealing an OIG Hotline Operations Decision . Finally, the reporting individual should indicate that the fraud, waste, and/or abuse concerns an SBIR grant or contract, if relevant.
Please visit the SBIR Fraud, Waste and Abuse Page . Press CTRL +F . In the text box that appears, type convictions.
The cursor will jump to the section at the bottom of the page called List of SBIR/STTR FWA Convictions and Settlement Agreements by Calendar Year , Please contact Brian Bard by email or phone 202-795-7298 if you have any questions regarding fraud, waste, or abuse in NIDILRR’s SBIR program. Last modified on 11/19/2025
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Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase II is funded by Administration for Community Living (ACL). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects (DRRP) Program: Community Living and Participation (Research) is sponsored by Administration for Community Living (ACL), National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR). This program supports research projects aimed at improving community living and participation outcomes among people with disabilities. Grantees must propose a research project that identifies one or more hypotheses or research questions and performs an intensive, systematic study to produce new scientific knowledge or understanding of the subject.
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NCI Continuing Umbrella of Research Experiences (CURE) Academic Career Excellence (ACE) Award (K32) is a grant from the National Cancer Institute (NCI) that funds early postdoctoral fellows from diverse backgrounds, including underrepresented groups, to pursue research training in cancer-related fields. The K32 award supports fellows within 12 months prior to transitioning into, or within the first two years of, a postdoctoral position. The program, operated through NCI's Center to Reduce Cancer Health Disparities (CRCHD), aims to enhance the pool of qualified diverse cancer researchers. Beginning with the June 12, 2025 due date, the CURE ACE Award is available in both Independent Clinical Trial Required and Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed versions. Eligible applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents at time of award.
Innovation Grant is a grant from the Delta Dental of Arizona Foundation that funds nonprofit organizations pursuing unique, high-impact projects that improve health and wellness in Arizona communities. This two-year award supports original initiatives with measurable real-world impact, including programs serving underserved and uninsured populations through oral health education, disease prevention, and nutritional access. Projects must demonstrate the potential to make a meaningful difference in the community and stand apart from conventional approaches. Eligible applicants are Arizona-based nonprofit organizations. Awards total $100,000 per recipient over two years. The 2026 application cycle closed October 16, 2025, with recipients notified in late 2025 and funding made available shortly after.