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NLM Grants for Scholarly Works in Biomedicine and Health (G13 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

National Institutes of Health · Department of Health and Human Services

At a glance

NLM Grants for Scholarly Works in Biomedicine and Health (G13 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) is a forecasted federal grant opportunity from the National Institutes of Health (Department of Health and Human Services). The agency's forecast estimates an application due date of May 25, 2027; forecast dates can change. Individual awards are listed as $10K – $80K, with about 4 awards expected and $320K in total estimated funding. Applicant types listed as eligible include state governments, county governments, city or township governments, special district governments, independent school districts and 10 more. Cost sharing is not required. It is funded under Assistance Listing 93.879 (Medical Library Assistance).

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Key facts

Posted
Sep 24, 2026
Est. close date
May 25, 2027
Est. award date
Apr 1, 2028
Award floor
$10,000
Award ceiling
$80,000
Est. total funding
$320,000
Expected awards
4
Cost sharing
Not required
Funding instrument
Grant
Opportunity category
Discretionary
Fiscal year
FY2028

Who can apply

  • State governments
  • County governments
  • City or township governments
  • Special district governments
  • Independent school districts
  • Public colleges & universities
  • Federally recognized tribal governments
  • Public & Indian housing authorities
  • Native American tribal organizations
  • 501(c)(3) nonprofits
  • Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status
  • Private colleges & universities
  • For-profit organizations (not small businesses)
  • Small businesses
  • Others (see notice)

Additional information on eligibility (from the notice)

Other Eligible ApplicantsIndian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized);Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government;U.S. Territory or Possession;Faith-based or Community-based Organizations;Regional Organizations;Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Institutions).

Based on the published notice. Review the official notice for complete eligibility requirements.

What it funds

Official synopsis as published by the agency, formatted for readability.

This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) solicits applications for the NLM Grants for Scholarly Works in Biomedicine and Health program. The program supports the preparation of book-length manuscripts and other scholarly works of academic and/or public health importance to U.S. health professionals, scientists, public health professionals, and other relevant audiences. This NOFO is intended to support scholars in producing critical reviews, analytical syntheses, and other integrative scholarly works that organize, contextualize, and disseminate biomedical and health-related knowledge. Through support for rigorous and integrative scholarship, the G13 program seeks to foster works that deepen understanding of current biomedical and public health challenges and contribute enduring resources for research, education, clinical practice, and public health.

Assistance Listing

What is an ALN?

Reported obligations under ALN 93.879

Historical data · not a prediction
FY24$78.2M
FY25$79.4M
FY26$70.2M est.
Source: SAM.gov Assistance Listing 93.879. Program-wide totals, not awards from this specific opportunity.

Agency contact (as published)

NLM Extramural Programs
NLMProgram@nih.gov
Please contact via e-mail.

Quick answers

Is “NLM Grants for Scholarly Works in Biomedicine and Health (G13 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)” open for applications yet?

Not yet. It is a forecast — an agency's advance notice of an expected opportunity. The agency estimates posting the full notice around February 2, 2027. Forecast details and dates can change.

Who is eligible to apply for “NLM Grants for Scholarly Works in Biomedicine and Health (G13 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)”?

The official notice lists these applicant types as eligible: State governments, County governments, City or township governments, Special district governments, Independent school districts, Public colleges & universities, Federally recognized tribal governments, Public & Indian housing authorities, Native American tribal organizations, 501(c)(3) nonprofits, Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status, Private colleges & universities and 3 more. Additional restrictions may apply; review the full notice.

How much funding is available through “NLM Grants for Scholarly Works in Biomedicine and Health (G13 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)”?

Per the notice, individual awards are listed as $10k – $80k, total estimated program funding is $320,000 and the agency expects to make about 4 awards.

How do I apply for “NLM Grants for Scholarly Works in Biomedicine and Health (G13 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)”?

Applications are submitted through the official source, not through GrantsJunction. Open the official notice on Grants.gov (opportunity PAR-28-027), and review the full announcement and application package. Organizations applying through Grants.gov generally need an active SAM.gov registration and a Grants.gov account, which can take several weeks to set up.

Matched on shared Assistance Listings, agency, categories and eligible applicant types.