Small Business Innovation Research Program (SBIR) Phase II

Background
The Small Business Innovation Research Program (SBIR) Phase II is administered by the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR) under the Administration for Community Living. The program aims to stimulate technological innovation in the private sector, strengthen the role of small businesses 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.

Specifically, NIDILRR's SBIR program seeks 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.

Grant Details
The Phase II projects expand on the results of and further pursue the development of Phase I projects. NIDILRR will make four grants under this opportunity, each with a 24-month project period consisting of two 12-month budget periods.

The SBIR program supports activities such as systematic studies directed toward greater knowledge or understanding of a subject, applying new knowledge to meet recognized needs, and applying knowledge toward the production of useful materials, devices, systems, or methods. The program aims to support new knowledge or products that can be used to improve the health and function, employment, or community living and participation outcomes of people with disabilities.

The funding level for grantees who receive NIDILRR SBIR Phase I and Phase II funding is $675,000 over a course of three years.

Eligibility Requirements
Eligible applicants must be small business concerns that have successfully completed a Phase I grant in FY 2020, 2021, or 2022.

The application will be rejected if it is submitted after the deadline, proposes a budget exceeding $287,500 for a one-year performance period or proposes a project period exceeding two years.

Additionally, proposals for mobile applications development or service provision without a research/development component will not be considered.

Period of Performance
The grant has a 24-month project period with two 12-month budget periods.

Grant Value
The estimated total funding for this opportunity is $1,150,000 with an expected number of four awards.

The award ceiling is $287,500 per budget period and the award floor is $280,000 per budget period.