Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program, Phase I
Funding Amount
$95K – $100K
Deadline
Forecast — expected December 16, 2026
Forecast by the agency; not yet open
Number of Awards
11
Grant Type
Federal
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Not stated
- Next expected
- December 16, 2026
- Tracked since
- September 2026
Forecast: expected to post October 16, 2026; applications expected due December 16, 2026.
Source: Grants.gov forecast for this opportunity.
Can we apply?
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Eligible organizations
- Small businesses
Other requirements
- 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.
Not eligible / not funded
- Not eligible: Foreign entities are not eligible to compete for, or receive, awards made under this announcement.
Overview
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.
Full eligibility text
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.
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Science technology and other research and development
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