Medical Library Assistance

CFDA 93.879 Active Grant Cooperative Agreement

Program Funding

Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.

Latest annual funding (estimated)
$70.2M FY2026
$78.2M
FY24
$79.4M
FY25
$70.2M
FY26*
* estimated

Who has received this funding

Organizations awarded under CFDA 93.879 (USAspending.gov).

Program Objective

To meet a growing need for investigators trained in biomedical informatics research and data science by training qualified pre- and post-doctoral candidates; to conduct research in biomedical informatics, bioinformatics and related computer, information and data sciences; to facilitate management of electronic health records and clinical research data; to prepare scholarly works in biomedicine and health; to advance biocomputing and bioinformatics through participation in Federal initiatives relating to biomedical informatics, bioinformatics and biomedical computing; and to stimulate and foster scientific and technological innovation through cooperative research development carried out between small business concerns and research institutions, through Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) grants.

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants

  • Other

Any individual(s) with the skills, knowledge, and resources necessary to carry out the proposed research as the project director/principal investigator (PD/PI) is invited to work with his/her organization to develop an application for support. Individuals from underrepresented racial and ethnic groups as well as individuals with disabilities are always encouraged to apply for NIH support. See Beneficiary Eligibility below for further details.

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 for discrete scientific research projects focused on using biomedical informatics and data science methods and tools to improve human health.

Mission Categories

Primary: Research and Development

Use of Funds

Allowed Uses

Specific use determined at NOFO level.

Restrictions

Specific restrictions determined at NOFO level.

Required Documentation

This program is subject to the Uniform Guidelines (2 CFR 200), Subpart E - Cost Principles. These guidelines consolidate all cost principles, audit and administrative requirements for Federal grants and cooperative agreements. 2 CFR 200, Subpart E - Cost Principles applies to this program.

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

Extramural Programs — Program Officer
(301) 496-4621
Extramural Programs National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health, Public Health Service, Department of Health and Human Services, Bethesda, MD 20894. Telephone: (301) 496-4621. Website: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/ep., Bethesda, Maryland 20892 Phone: (301) 496-4621, Bethesda, MD 20892
Richard Palmer — Program Analyst
301.496.4254
6705 Rockledge Drive, Suite 500V, Bethesda, MD 20892
Data from SAM.gov Federal Assistance Listings. Source published: 2026-02-03. Spec v2.0. Last synced: 2026-05-29 05:37:25.