New Funding Opportunity for Small Business Innovation Research Program Phase I

Applications due Monday, December 16, 2024
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ACL's National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR) is announcing new funding opportunities for the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program.

SBIR Program Phase I

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 needs, and improve the return on investment from federally funded research for economic and social benefits to the nation. The program aims to improve the lives of people with disabilities through research and development of products generated by small businesses and increase the commercial application of NIDILRR-supported research results and development products. All SBIR projects funded by NIDILRR must address the needs of individuals with disabilities and promote their health and function, community living, or employment outcomes.

The objective of Phase I is to determine the scientific or technical merit and feasibility of proposed research or research and development efforts that appear to have commercial potential. This feasibility is a prerequisite for further support in Phase II. Phase I awards are for periods of up to six months. NIDILRR will make 11 grants under this opportunity.

See Notice of Funding Opportunity: HHS-2025-ACL-NIDILRR-BISA-0108, "Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program, Phase I," posted October 17, 2024.

To stay current on NIDILRR grant opportunities, please visit grants.gov and search: NIDILRR or 93.433.

NIDILRR, part of ACL, generates new knowledge and promotes its effective use so that people with disabilities can perform activities of their choice in the community. NIDILRR also works to expand society's capacity to provide full opportunities and accommodations for people with disabilities.