Deadline: 6-Jun-22
The Administration for Community Living is now inviting applications for its Small Business Innovation Research Program (SBIR).
The purpose of the Federal SBIR program is 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.
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 and function, community living, or employment outcomes.
Funding Information
- Funding Instrument Type: G (Grant)
- Estimated Total Funding: $1,150,000
- Expected Number of Awards: 4
- Award Ceiling: $287,500 Per Budget Period
- Award Floor: $280,000 Per Budget Period
- Length of Project Period: 24-month project period with two 12-month budget periods
Activities
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The Small Business Administration defines the following activities as Research or Research and Development (R/R&D):
- A systematic, intensive study directed toward greater knowledge or understanding of the subject studied;
- A systematic study directed specifically toward applying new knowledge to meet a recognized need; or
- A systematic application of knowledge toward the production of useful materials, devices, and systems or methods, including design, development, and improvement of prototypes and new processes to meet specific requirements.
Eligibility Criteria
- For FY 2022 is provided to advance the Administration’s policy, as stated in E.O. 13985, to “pursue a comprehensive approach to advancing equity for all, including people of color and others who have been historically underserved, marginalized, and adversely affected by persistent poverty and inequality.”
- This guidance is intended to begin to address inequities in HHS programs, processes, and policies that may serve as barriers to equal opportunity.
- By advancing equity in the NOFOs, they can “create opportunities for the improvement of communities that have been historically underserved, which benefits everyone.”
For more information, visit Grants.gov.
For more information, visit https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=334821