Small Business Innovation Research Program (SBIR) Phase II

The Administration for Community Living (ACL) is forecasting a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase II competition under the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR). Four grant awards will be made, each ranging from $280,000 to $287,500, for a total anticipated funding of approximately $1.12 M–$1.15 M. Grants have a 24‑month project period (two 12‑month budget periods) and must address the needs of people with disabilities, improving health, function, community living, or employment outcomes. Eligibility is limited to small‑business concerns that successfully completed an SBIR Phase I award between 10/1/2024 and 12/31/2026 (including Phase I awards from NIDILRR or other agencies). Foreign entities are ineligible. The forecasted posting date is 9/25/2026; the estimated application response deadline is 2/1/2027; award is expected 6/1/2027 with project start the same day. • Four Phase II grants, $280‑$287.5 K each (total $1.12‑$1.15 M) • 24‑month project period, two 12‑month budget periods • Must improve lives of people with disabilities (health, function, community living, employment) • Open only to SBIR Phase I grantees (10/1/24‑12/31/26) that remain small businesses • No foreign entities allowed • Forecasted submission deadline: 02/01/2027; award expected 06/01/2027 • Primary contact: Brian Bard (202‑795‑7298, [email protected])