Small Business Innovation Research Program (SBIR) Phase II
Forecast
Administration for Community Living plans to offer grants of up to $287,500 (at least $280,000) to small businesses. It expects to make about 4 awards worth $1.1 million in total. It is a forecast: the notice is expected around December 1, 2026, with applications due around February 1, 2027.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed September 25, 2026. Checked October 31, 2026.
- Award ceiling$287,500
- Award floor$280,000
- Expected awards4
- Total funding$1.1 million
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
Key dates
| Forecast posted | September 25, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Expected posting | December 1, 2026 |
| Expected deadline | February 1, 2027 |
| Expected award date | June 1, 2027 |
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Who can apply
This opportunity is open to small businesses.
- Small businesses
SBIR Phase I grantees who successfully completed their Phase I grant between October 1, 2024 and December 31, 2026 are eligible to apply. Phase I grantees with funding from NIDILRR or from other agencies are eligible to apply, as long as their applications describe research projects that aim to improve the lives of people with disabilities. Applicants must also continue to be small business concerns. Foreign entities are not eligible to compete for, or receive, awards made under this announcement. Foreign entities are not eligible to compete for, or receive, awards made under this announcement.
Is this a realistic fit?
- No cost sharing or match is required.
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 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. All SBIR projects funded by NIDILRR must address the needs of people with disabilities and promote their health and function, community living, or employment outcomes. Phase II projects expand on the results of and further pursue the development of Phase I projects. NIDILRR will make four grants under this opportunity. Grants will have a 24-month project period with two 12-month budget periods.
How to apply
- Read the full notice and attachments on Grants.gov and the agency's announcement. The notice is the official source for deadlines and requirements.
- Make sure your organization has an active SAM.gov registration and Unique Entity ID; registration can take several weeks.
- Register on Grants.gov and submit through Workspace before the deadline and time given in the notice. Our application guide walks through each step.
Questions go to Brian Bard, brian.bard@acl.hhs.gov, (202) 795-7298.
Questions people ask
Who can apply for Small Business Innovation Research Program (SBIR) Phase II?
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 Program (SBIR) Phase II?
Expected deadline February 1, 2027. Confirm the date and time in the official notice on Grants.gov.
How much funding is available?
Awards of up to $287,500 each. About $1.1 million in total across about 4 awards.