Technology Development Program
National Institutes of Health · Department of Health and Human Services
At a glance
Technology Development Program 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 February 5, 2028; forecast dates can change. 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 93.859 (Biomedical Research and Research Training).
Summary assembled from the official notice's fields. The official notice governs.
Key facts
- Posted
- Sep 16, 2026
- Est. close date
- Feb 5, 2028
- Est. award date
- Dec 1, 2028
- Award floor
- Not specified
- Award ceiling
- Not specified
- Est. total funding
- Not specified
- Expected awards
- Not specified
- Cost sharing
- Not required
- Funding instrument
- Grant
- Opportunity category
- Discretionary
- Fiscal year
- FY2029
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
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 Technology Development funding opportunity will support technology research projects from proof-of-concept through prototype development. The program will prioritize innovation over feasibility. To maximize impact on future biomedical research, projects must focus on technological advances and should not include tests of biological hypotheses or biomedical aims.
Assistance Listing
What is an ALN?Reported obligations under ALN 93.859
Historical data · not a predictionAgency contact (as published)
NIGMS Technology Development
NIGMS_techdev@nigms.nih.gov
Please contact via e-mail.
Quick answers
Is “Technology Development Program” 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 December 5, 2027. Forecast details and dates can change.
Who is eligible to apply for “Technology Development Program”?
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 do I apply for “Technology Development Program”?
Applications are submitted through the official source, not through GrantsJunction. Open the official notice on Grants.gov (opportunity PAR-29-005), 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.
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