National Library of Medicine – Small Business

NLM SBIR/STTR
CFDA 93.LM5 Active Grant

Program Funding

Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.

Latest annual funding (estimated)
$2.2M FY2026
$3M
FY24
$2.2M
FY25
$2.2M
FY26*
* estimated

Program Objective

The National Library of Medicine (NLM) supports small business innovation in biomedical informatics—a multidisciplinary field that combines biomedical research with data science, informatics, and information technology. The program aims to encourage small businesses to develop novel technologies, tools, and platforms that can enhance health care delivery, biomedical research, data management, and health information dissemination.

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants

  • Small Business Person

Eligible applicants are identified at the NOFO level.

How to Apply

Award Procedure

Award procedures are described on the NIH website: https://grants.nih.gov/new-to-nih

Date ranges are described at the NOFO level.

Program details & compliance

Description

This funding is intended to encourage small businesses to build innovative products in the biomedical informatics and health data science ecosystem. It is specifically set aside for small businesses.

Mission Categories

Primary: Small Business

Other categories:
General Health and MedicalResearch and Development

Use of Funds

Allowed Uses

Specific use determined at NOFO level.

Restrictions

Specific restrictions determined at NOFO level.

Required Documentation

Credentials and documentation requirements are described at the NOFO level.

Reporting & Compliance

Audit Required
Yes — Determined at Time of Award
Records Retention
3 years

Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts

  • Subpart B — General Provisions
  • Subpart C — Pre-Federal Award Requirements
  • Subpart D — Post-Federal Award Requirements
  • Subpart E — Cost Principles
  • Subpart F — Audit Requirements

Contacts

Madeline Ludwig
3018278195
6705 Rockledge Drive, Bethesda, MD 20817
Andrea Culhane
3014020069
6705 Rockledge Drive, Bethesda, MD 20817
Data from SAM.gov Federal Assistance Listings. Source published: 2026-01-30. Spec v2.0. Last synced: 2026-05-29 05:39:39.