# Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program, Phase I (HHS-2027-ACL-NIDILRR-BISA-0308)

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

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | HHS-2027-ACL-NIDILRR-BISA-0308 |
| Title | Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program, Phase I |
| Agency | Administration for Community Living |
| Status | forecasted |
| Posted / open date | 2026-09-25 |
| Close date | Estimated 2026-12-16 |
| Award ceiling | $100,000 |
| Award floor | $95,000 |
| Estimated total funding | $1,100,000 |
| Funding category | Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Eligible applicants | Small businesses |
| Eligibility notes | 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. |
| 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 ACL'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 ACL-supported research results and development products. Phase I SBIR grants are intended to conduct research to determine the scientific or technical merit and feasibility of  |
| 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 $100,000 suits small organizations.

Source: Grants.gov (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services) (https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/363966). Last refreshed: 2026-11-03T18:08:06.385Z.
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