The Administration for Community Living (ACL) is pleased to announce the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program 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.
Donor Name: Administration for Community Living (ACL)
Country: United States
State: All States
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline (mm/dd/yyyy): 01/18/2022
Grant Size: $100 Million
Grant Duration: 6 months
Details:
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. NIDILRR will make 10 grants under this opportunity.
The Small Business Administration defines the following activities as research or research and development (R/R&D):
- A systematic, intensive study directed toward greater knowledge or understanding of the subject studied;
- A systematic study directed specifically toward applying new knowledge to meet a recognized need; or
- A systematic application of knowledge toward the production of useful materials, devices, and systems or methods, including design, development, and improvement of prototypes and new processes to meet specific requirements.
Funding Information
- Estimated Total Funding: $1,000,000
- Additional Information on Project Periods and Explanation of ‘Other’: 6 month project period.
- Award Ceiling: $100,000 Per Budget Period
- Award Floor: $95,000 Per Budget Period
Eligibility Criteria
SBIR Eligibility Checklist
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- For-profit small business concern.
- At least 51% U.S.-owned and independently operated.
- Small business located in the U.S.
- Principal investigator’s primary employment with small business during the project.
- 500 or fewer employees.
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. Faith-based and community organizations that meet the eligibility requirements are eligible to receive awards under this funding opportunity announcement.
For more information, visit Administration for Community Living(ACL)