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DHS SBIR Phase II

DHS SBIR Phase II (invite-only)

Supports small businesses in the United States advancing proven homeland security prototypes in a second-stage federal programme.

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DHS SBIR Phase II provides prototype development funding of $1,000,000 to $1,500,000 over 24 to 36 months to continue R&D from a completed DHS SBIR Phase I project. The program is administered by the DHS Science and Technology Directorate and is explicitly not an open competition — access is restricted to organizations that have already won a DHS SBIR Phase I award. Phase II is structured as a pro…

What this grant funds

Prototype development continuing from a completed DHS SBIR Phase I project across all DHS mission areas, funded at $1,000,000 to $1,500,000 for 24 to 36 months.

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.24–36 months
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Procurement contract
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: 22 Jul 2026Source: www.dhs.gov