# Small Business Innovation Research Program (SBIR) Phase II (HHS-2027-ACL-NIDILRR-BISB-0309)

**Plain-English Eligibility Score:** 63/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | HHS-2027-ACL-NIDILRR-BISB-0309 |
| Title | Small Business Innovation Research Program (SBIR) Phase II |
| Agency | Administration for Community Living |
| Status | forecasted |
| Posted / open date | 2026-09-25 |
| Close date | Estimated 2027-02-01 |
| Award ceiling | $287,500 |
| Award floor | $280,000 |
| Estimated total funding | $1,150,000 |
| Funding category | Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Eligible applicants | Small businesses |
| Eligibility notes | SBIR Phase I grantees who successfully completed their Phase I grant between October 1, 2024 and December 31, 2026 are eligible to apply. Phase I grantees with funding from NIDILRR or from other agencies are eligible to apply, as long as their applications describe research projects that aim to improve the lives of people with disabilities. Applicants must also continue to be small business concer |
| CFDA / Assistance listing | 93.433 |
| Summary | The purpose of the Federal SBIR program is 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. 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. All SBIR projects funded by NIDILRR must address the needs of people with disabilities and promote their health |
| Agency contact | brian.bard@acl.hhs.gov |

## Why this score
- Small businesses are listed as eligible applicants.
- Forecasted: you can prepare before the notice is posted.
- Award ceiling of $287,500 suits small organizations.

Source: Grants.gov (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services) (https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/363967). Last refreshed: 2026-11-04T18:11:59.874Z.
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