1,000+ Opportunities
Find the right grant
Search federal, foundation, and corporate grants with AI — or browse by agency, topic, and state.
Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program is sponsored by U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate. The DHS SBIR Program funds U.S. small businesses to conduct quality research and develop new processes, products, and technologies supporting DHS mission areas, including cybersecurity. It encourages R&D of advanced technologies and helps startups achieve commercialization.
Get alerted about grants like this
Save a search for “U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate” or related topics and get emailed when new opportunities appear.
Search similar grants →Extracted from the official opportunity page/RFP to help you evaluate fit faster.
Countdown to America's 250th Anniversary! Due to the lapse in federal funding, this website will not be actively managed. Click here for more information.
Innovation Funding Programs Small Business Innovation Research Program Small Business Innovation Research Program The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program, created in 1982 through the Small Business Innovation Development Act and reauthorized in 2011, is one of the largest public–private partnerships in the United States.
The SBIR program encourages U.S. small businesses with fewer than 500 employees to provide quality research and to develop new processes, products and technologies in support of the missions of the U.S. government. Administered by DHS S&T, the DHS SBIR Program supports a full spectrum of SBIR initiatives serving all components.
DHS SBIR Phase 0 Webinar Series Explore past webinars featuring experts from DHS SBIR and program partner, Dawnbreaker, as they guide small businesses through the proposal process. This series covers essential topics, including eligibility requirements, intellectual property protection, and budgeting strategies. Gain valuable insights to strengthen your proposal.
Rewatch past sessions here . The DHS SBIR Program is a competitive award system which provides qualified small business concerns with opportunities to propose innovative ideas that meet specific homeland security research and development technology needs. Phase 0 leverages existing resources and organizations to conduct outreach and provide education on the requirements and processes of the DHS SBIR program to new and former applicants.
Phase 0 engages Small Business Corporations through webinars, trainings, educational events, industry days, virtual one on ones, assistance initiatives, and additional tools and services available to applicants. Visit the Phase 0 homepage for more information. Phase I typically funds up to $175,000 for five months to determine the scientific and technical merit, and feasibility, of the proposed effort.
Phase I awards are typically made within 45 days after selection. Phase II typically funds up to $1,000,000 to $1,500,000 for 24-36 months to continue the R&D effort from the completed Phase I project and work towards a prototype demonstration. Only SBIR Phase I awardees are eligible to participate in subsequent phases.
Options may be exercised for S&T SBIR Phase II projects that have firm commitments for follow-on funding. Phase III is funded from a private or non-SBIR government source for commercialization or continued development and testing from an effort made under prior SBIR funding.
Phase III work is typically oriented toward commercialization of an SBIR effort which can include products, production, services, research and development or any such combination. Phase III has no limit on the number, duration, type or dollar value. There is also no limit on the time that may elapse between a Phase I or Phase II award and a Phase III award, or between a Phase III award and any subsequent Phase III award.
We are committed to identifying promising small businesses and innovative approaches to help address homeland security needs. Our success stories highlight companies that have made lasting impacts to our nation with successful technological innovations through the DHS SBIR Program.
These examples showcase a number of small businesses from around the nation that have worked with S&T to develop and support the technology needs of our nation and homeland security end-users. Read our DHS SBIR success stories !
Deconstructing SBIR Video Series Watch our videos explaining the SBIR process: Detecting Trapped Survivors OATS RFI Insights Outreach | Getting Onboard with SBIR 2021 Other Agency Technology Solutions (OATS) RFI Innovate S&T: SBIR Proposal Submission Process Innovate S&T: Making the Most of Your One-on-Ones SBIR One-on-One Dos and Don'ts SBIR 21.
1 Pre-Solicitation TechTalk: Small Business Innovation Research Program DHS Opens Solicitation for Small Businesses to Apply for Funding for Innovative Research and Development Projects - January 6, 2025 DHS Announces New 24. 1 Small Business Innovation Research Pre-Solicitation - November 15, 2023 DHS Awards $14. 9M to 15 U.S. Small Businesses for R&D Prototypes - August 29, 2023 DHS Awards $3.
15M to 20 U.S. Small Businesses for Proof-of-Concept Research - July 6, 2023 DHS Opens 23. 1 Small Business Innovation Research Solicitation - December 19, 2022 DHS Announces New 23. 1 Small Business Innovation Research Pre-Solicitation - November 18, 2022 DHS Awards $9.
8M for Small Businesses to Develop Security Technology Prototypes - June 30, 2022 DHS SBIR to Host First Responder Technology Showcase - March 22, 2022 DHS SBIR Seeks Solutions to Detect Survivors in a Building Collapse - February 7, 2022 DHS S&T Announces Small Business Innovation Research Pre-Solicitation - November 22, 2021 The DHS SBIR Program issues an annual solicitation with topics that cover DHS mission areas for which proposals are sought.
Topics for solicitations are solicited by S&T and and address the needs of DHS Operational Components including the Federal Emergency Management Agency, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, Transportation Security Administration, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and U.S. Secret Service—as well as first responders.
As such, the solicitations typically consist of topics relevant to the following organization focus areas: Borders and Maritime Security Chemical and Biological Defense Critical Infrastructure and Resilience Explosives Detection and Aviation Screening Technical Capability Standards for Radiological Detection To learn more about the DHS SBIR Program and current solicitations please visit the SBIR program portal .
For more information about the SBIR program, contact the Program Director at STSBIR. Program@hq. dhs.
gov . For more information about CWMD’s SBIR program, contact the Program Manager at CWMD. SBIR@hq.
dhs. gov . This page was not helpful because the content has too little information
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: For-profit U.S. small businesses with fewer than 500 employees. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows varies (Phase I typically up to $150,000; Phase II up to $1,000,000 to $1,500,000). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program is funded by U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.
Past winners and funding trends for this program
Long Range Broad Agency Announcement (LRBAA 24-01) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T). The DHS S&T is funding scientific and technical research projects that significantly improve or increase capabilities across the Homeland Security Enterprise. This LRBAA supports near-term operational needs, foundational science, and future/emerging threat research.
DHS Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) Funding and Partnership Opportunities is sponsored by U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T). The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) offers a variety of opportunities for engagement, including requests for information, calls for proposals, and announcements of other funding and unfunded partnerships. S&T regularly funds opportunities for terrorism and targeted violence research, and is committed to providing information about grant resources to first responders for acquiring advanced equipment and implementing new technologies.
Long Range Broad Agency Announcement (LRBAA) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T). The LRBAA is a standing, open invitation to the scientific and technical communities, including small businesses, to propose novel ideas that address high-priority homeland security needs. It is one of DHS S&T's innovation contracting and funding mechanisms.
Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program 25.1 Solicitation is sponsored by Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T). The DHS SBIR Program invites U.S. small businesses to submit research proposals addressing technology needs in fentanyl source profiling, data analysis tools, digital injection attack prevention, and wired interconnection cables or adapters.
Operation Stonegarden (OPSG) is a federal grant program administered by FEMA through the Office of the Governor's Public Safety Office that funds enhanced border security cooperation among Customs and Border Protection (CBP), U.S. Border Patrol, and state, local, tribal, and territorial law enforcement agencies. The program supports joint operations to secure land and water border routes, improve intelligence sharing, and expand 287(g) screening operations within correctional facilities. In 2025, the national priority is Supporting Border Crisis Response and Enforcement, covering training, operational coordination, and risk management. Eligible expenses include operational overtime costs, staffing support for screening activities, and training programs in immigration law, civil rights protections, and 287(g) procedures.
DoD Multidisciplinary Research Program of the University Research Initiative (MURI) is sponsored by Department of Defense (DoD) - Office of Naval Research (ONR). The Multidisciplinary Research Program of the University Research Initiative (MURI), administered by the Department of Defense Office of Naval Research, supports basic research in science and engineering at U. S.
The NSF FY 2026-2030 Strategic Plan reorganizes the agency around three goals, names AI, quantum, and biotech as the critical technologies, codifies Gold Standard Science, and explicitly targets applicant burden. The implications for proposal strategy are bigger than they look.
Read articleFNS will award up to $5M with individual requests of $20K to $2M. Past FY24 and FY25 PTIG winners are ineligible as lead applicants, opening the field substantially. The state SNAP letter of commitment is the operational bottleneck — not the proposal itself.
Read articleFEMA has issued two new standalone Notices of Funding Opportunity tied to the 2026 FIFA World Cup: a $500 million Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS) Grant Program rooted in Executive Order 14305 on Restoring American Airspace Sovereignty, and a dedicated FIFA World Cup Grant Program for the eleven U.S. host cities. The combined funding is the largest single-event homeland security grant package since the post-9/11 Urban Area Security Initiative was created. The eligibility math, the host-city versus non-host-city distinction, and why even jurisdictions that will never host a match should be writing applications now.
Read article