Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program, Phase I
ID: 355620Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Administration for Community Living (HHS-ACL)

Award Range

$95K - $100K

Eligible Applicants

Small Businesses

Funding Category

Science and Technology and other Research and Development

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/355620

Additional Information

https://www.acl.gov/grants/applying-grants
Timeline
    Description

    The Administration for Community Living is offering a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program, Phase I grant aimed at stimulating technological innovation in the private sector, particularly to enhance the lives of individuals with disabilities. Eligible small businesses are invited to conduct research to assess the scientific or technical merit and feasibility of their concepts, with the goal of increasing the commercial application of research results supported by the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR). This opportunity includes a total estimated funding of $1,100,000, with individual grants ranging from $95,000 to $100,000, and a project period of six months. Interested applicants must submit their proposals electronically by December 16, 2024, and can reach out to Brian Bard at brian.bard@acl.hhs.gov for further information.

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    brian.bard@acl.hhs.gov
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