The Department of Health and Human Services is seeking proposals for the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase II program. The program aims to stimulate technological innovation in the private sector and strengthen the role of small businesses in meeting federal research and development needs. Specifically, the SBIR program under the Administration for Community Living focuses on improving the lives of people with disabilities through research and development products generated by small businesses.
The Phase II projects build upon the results of Phase I projects and aim to further develop the technology or research. The projects funded by NIDILRR, the agency under the SBIR program, must address the needs of people with disabilities and promote their health and function, community living, or employment outcomes.
Under this opportunity, NIDILRR will make four grants with a 24-month project period divided into two 12-month budget periods. The funding specifics and performance goals can be found in the solicitation notice on grants.gov. The application due date for this solicitation is March 5, 2024.