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Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program (DoD FY2026 Release 2) is sponsored by Department of Defense (DoD). The DoD SBIR program funds innovative research and technology development by small businesses with strong commercial potential. Awards are provided in phases for feasibility studies and further development.
This release is part of the FY2026 solicitations.
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Opportunity Listing - Small Business Innovation Research Program (SBIR) Phase II Small Business Innovation Research Program (SBIR) Phase II Agency: Administration for Community Living Assistance Listings: 93. 433 -- ACL National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research Last Updated: May 13, 2026 View version history on Grants.
gov 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.
SBIR Phase I grantees who successfully completed their Phase I grant between October 1, 2023 and December 31, 2025 are eligible to apply. Phase I grantees with funding from NIDILRR or from other agencies are eligible to apply, as long as their applications describe research projects that aim to improve the lives of people with disabilities. Applicants must also continue to be small business concerns.
Foreign entities are not eligible to compete for, or receive, awards made under this announcement. Foreign entities are not eligible to compete for, or receive, awards made under this announcement. Grantor contact information No documents are currently available.
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gov/grants/applying-grants Estimated Application Due Date : Estimated Due Date Description : Estimated Project Start Date : Funding opportunity number : HHS-2026-ACL-NIDILRR-BISB-0208 Cost sharing or matching requirement : Funding instrument type : Opportunity Category Explanation : Category of Funding Activity : Science technology and other research and development Your account requires additional identity verification.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: U.S.-based small businesses. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $250,000 - $1,700,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was June 24, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program (DoD FY2026 Release 2) is funded by Department of Defense (DoD). 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.
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