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DHS S&T Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR)

DHS Small Business Innovation Research Program

Funds U.S. small businesses developing homeland security technologies through DHS SBIR grants.

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About

The Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate administers SBIR as a grant program under the federal Small Business Innovation Research framework. The program funds U.S. small businesses with fewer than 500 employees to develop new processes, products, and technologies for DHS and U.S. government missions.

DHS states that Phase I typically funds up to USD 175,000 for five …

What this grant funds

Homeland security research and development, prototype demonstration, and new processes, products, and technologies supporting DHS mission areas.

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.5–36 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.—
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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: www.dhs.gov