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NIDILRR Small Business Innovation Research Program

NIDILRR SBIR Phase I

Funds United States small businesses testing disability and rehabilitation technology concepts through NIDILRR SBIR Phase I grants.

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The Administration for Community Living administers this FY2026 NIDILRR SBIR Phase I opportunity as a federal small-business grant under Assistance Listing 93.433. The opportunity number is HHS-2026-ACL-NIDILRR-BISA-0207. Phase I SBIR grants fund research to determine the scientific or technical merit and feasibility of concepts, topics, or ideas.

The forecasted FY2026 opportunity had USD 1,000,0…

What this grant funds

Six-month feasibility research for small-business R/R&D products that improve the lives of people with disabilities and increase commercial application of ACL-supported research.

Key facts
CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.—
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.6 months
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.$1M
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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: simpler.grants.gov