Small Business Innovation Research Program (SBIR) Phase II

The Small Business Innovation Research Program (SBIR) Phase II is a grant opportunity provided by the Administration for Community Living. The purpose of this 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. Key aspects of this opportunity include: • The grant will have a 24-month project period with two 12-month budget periods. • NIDILRR will make four grants under this opportunity. • The estimated funding for this opportunity is $1,150,000, with an award ceiling of $287,500 and an award floor of $280,000. • Eligible applicants include SBIR Phase I grantees who successfully completed their Phase I grant between October 1, 2023, and December 31, 2025. • Foreign entities are not eligible to compete for, or receive, awards made under this announcement.