The Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Community Living, National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research offers the SBIR Phase I grant to stimulate technological innovation in the private sector, particularly focusing on improving the quality of life for individuals with disabilities. This grant aims to support small businesses in developing research and development products that have commercial applications and contribute to the overall economic and social well-being of the nation. Closing date: April 25, 2016.
Opportunity ID: 281752
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | HHS-2016-ACL-NIDILRR-BI-0142 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | HHS/ACL/NIDILRR: Small Business Innovation Research Program (SBIR) Phase I |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 10 |
| Assistance Listings: | 93.433 — ACL National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 24, 2016 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 25, 2016 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 25, 2016 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date. |
| Archive Date: | May 25, 2016 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $750,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $75,000 |
| Award Floor: | $75,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Small businesses Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible Applicants: Entities that are, at the time of award, small business concerns as defined by the Small Business Administration (SBA). This definition is included in the Funding Opportunity Announcement package. If it appears that an applicant organization does not meet the eligibility requirements, we will request an evaluation by the SBA. Under circumstances in which eligibility is unclear, we will not make an SBIR award until the SBA makes a determination that the applicant is eligible under its definition of small business concern. Technology, science, and engineering firms with strong research capabilities in any of the priority areas listed in this notice are encouraged to participate. Consultative or other arrangements between these firms and universities or other nonprofit organizations are permitted, but the small business concern must serve as the grantee. For Phase I projects, at least two-thirds of the research or analytic activities must be performed by the small business concern grantee. Foreign entities are not eligible to compete for, or receive, awards made under this announcement. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Administration for Community Living |
| Description: | 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. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://www.acl.gov/Funding_Opportunities/Announcements/Index.aspx |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Patricia Barrett
Patricia.Barrett@acl.hhs.gov Email:Patricia.Barrett@acl.hhs.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
Related Documents
Folder 281752 Other Supporting Documents-Certifications and Statements -> nidilrr sbir certifications and statements.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Patricia Barrett Patricia.Barrett@acl.hhs.gov Email: Patricia.Barrett@acl.hhs.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93.433 | HHS-2016-ACL-NIDILRR-BI-0142 | HHS/ACL/NIDILRR: Small Business Innovation Research Program (SBIR) Phase I | PKG00221138 | Feb 24, 2016 | Apr 25, 2016 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
281752 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
281752 ED_SF424_Supplement_1_3-1.3.pdf
281752 SF424B-1.1.pdf
281752 SF424A-1.0.pdf
281752 Project-1.1.pdf
281752 PerformanceSite_2_0-2.0.pdf
281752 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
281752 Budget-1.1.pdf
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