# Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program, Phase I

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/hhs-2027-acl-nidilrr-bisa-0308-small-business-innovation-research-sbir-program-phase-i/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/363966

> Administration for Community Living plans to offer grants of up to $100,000 (at least $95,000) to small businesses. It expects to make about 11 awards worth $1.1 million in total. It is a forecast: the notice is expected around October 16, 2026, with applications due around December 16, 2026.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | HHS-2027-ACL-NIDILRR-BISA-0308 |
| Agency | Administration for Community Living |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | expected December 16, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $100,000 |
| Award floor | $95,000 |
| Expected awards | 11 |
| Total funding | $1.1 million |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 93.433 |

## Who can apply

- Small businesses

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.

## What the grant funds

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 11 grants under this opportunity. Grants will have a 6-month project period with a corresponding six-month budget period.

## Questions people ask

### Who can apply for Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program, Phase I?

Administration for Community Living accepts applications from small businesses. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program, Phase I?

Expected deadline December 16, 2026. Confirm the date and time in the official notice on Grants.gov.

### How much funding is available?

Awards of up to $100,000 each. About $1.1 million in total across about 11 awards.