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Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program, Phase I (ACL/NIDILRR) is sponsored by Administration for Community Living (ACL), National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR). The purpose of this SBIR program is to stimulate technological innovation in the private sector to improve the lives of people with disabilities through R&D products generated by small businesses.
Phase I grants are for conducting research to determine the scientific or technical merit and feasibility of concepts, topics, or ideas. While not exclusively focused on health IT clinical decision support, projects enhancing capabilities for individuals with disabilities using technology could be relevant.
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Opportunity Listing - Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program, Phase I Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program, Phase I 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 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 10 grants under this opportunity. Grants will have a 6-month project period with a corresponding six-month budget period. Each organization submitting an application must qualify at the time of the award as a small business concern as defined by the Small Business Administration.
Foreign entities are not eligible to compete for, or receive, awards made under this announcement. Grantor contact information No documents are currently available. Link to additional information https://www.
acl. gov/grants/applying-grants Estimated Application Due Date : Estimated Due Date Description : Estimated Project Start Date : Funding opportunity number : HHS-2026-ACL-NIDILRR-BISA-0207 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: Each organization submitting an application must qualify at the time of the award as a small business concern as defined by the Small Business Administration. Foreign entities are not eligible. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows maximum of $100,000 for Phase I. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program, Phase I (ACL/NIDILRR) are due December 16, 2026. This is an annual program. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program, Phase I (ACL/NIDILRR) is funded by Administration for Community Living (ACL), National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program, Phase I (ACL) is sponsored by Administration for Community Living (ACL), National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR). This program stimulates technological innovation in the private sector and strengthens the role of small businesses in federal research and development. The goal is to improve the lives of people with disabilities through R&D products generated by small businesses and to increase the commercial application of NIDILRR-supported research. Phase I grants determine scientific or technical merit and feasibility.
Small Business Innovation Research Grant (SBIR) program, Phase I (Administration for Community Living (ACL) / NIDILRR) is sponsored by Administration for Community Living (ACL), National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR). This SBIR Phase I program aims to stimulate technological innovation by small businesses to improve the lives of people with disabilities through R&D products. While not exclusively clinical decision support, software solutions that enhance independence or rehabilitation for individuals with disabilities could align.
Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program, Phase I (HHS-2027-ACL-NIDILRR-BISA-0308) is sponsored by Administration for Community Living (ACL), National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR). This Phase I SBIR program aims to stimulate technological innovation in the private sector to improve the lives of people with disabilities through research and development products generated by small businesses. The grants are intended to determine the scientific or technical merit and feasibility of concepts, topics, or ideas that have commercial potential. All projects must address the needs of individuals with disabilities and promote their health, function, community living, or employment outcomes.
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