Assistance Listing 93.NS2
Neurosciences and Neurological Disorders – SBIR-STTR (SB)
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF · National Institutes of Health
Assistance Listing 93.NS2, “Neurosciences and Neurological Disorders – SBIR-STTR (SB),” is a federal program administered by HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF. It provides cooperative agreement and grant assistance. GrantsJunction currently tracks 0 open, 0 forecasted and 0 closed opportunities under this listing. The agency reported $75.5M in obligations for fiscal year 2025.
Program objective
(1) To support extramural research funded by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) including: basic research that explores the fundamental structure and function of the brain and the nervous system; research to understand the causes and origins of pathological conditions of the nervous system with the goal of preventing these disorders; research on the natural course of neurological disorders; improved methods of disease prevention; new methods of diagnosis and treatment; drug development; development of neural devices; clinical trials; and research training in basic, translational and clinical neuroscience. The Institute is the largest funder of basic neuroscience in the US and supports research on topics including but not limited to: development of the nervous system, including neurogenesis and progenitor cell biology, signal transduction in development and plasticity, and programmed cell death; synapse formation, function, and plasticity; learning and memory; channels, transporters, and pumps; circuit formation and modulation; behavioral and cognitive neuroscience; sensorimotor learning, integration and executive function; neuroendocrine systems; sleep and circadian rhythms; and sensory and motor systems. In addition, the Institute supports basic, translational and clinical studies on a number of disorders of the nervous system including (but not limited to): stroke; traumatic injury to the brain, spinal cord and peripheral nervous system; neurodegenerative disorders; movement disorders; brain tumors; convulsive disorders; infectious disorders of the brain and nervous system; immune disorders of the brain and nervous system, including multiple sclerosis; disorders related to sleep; and pain. Programmatic areas, which are primarily supported by the Division of Neuroscience, are also supported by the Division of Extramural Activities, the Division of Translational Research, the Division of Clinical Research, the Office of Global Health and Health Disparities, the Office of Training and Workforce Development, and the Office of International Activities. (2) To expand and improve the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program; to increase private sector commercialization of innovations derived from Federal research and development; to increase small business participation in Federal research and development; and to foster and encourage participation of socially and economically disadvantaged small business concerns and women-owned small business concerns in technological innovation. To utilize the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) program; to stimulate and foster scientific and technological innovation through cooperative research and development carried out between small business concerns and research institutions; to foster technology transfer between small business concerns and research institutions; to increase private sector commercialization of innovations derived from Federal research and development; and to foster and encourage participation of socially and economically disadvantaged small business concerns and women-owned small business concerns in technological innovation.
As published in the SAM.gov Assistance Listing.
Current opportunities under 93.NS2
No open or forecasted opportunities are currently posted under this listing. Programs often post notices on an annual cycle — see recently closed opportunities below for timing.
Eligible applicants (program level)
- International Organization
- Not-for-Profit Organization
- Department or Agency of a U.S. Territorial Government
- Interstate Organization
- Federally Recognized Indian/Native American/Alaska Native Tribal Government
- Local
- State
- Tribal
- Foreign Government
- Foreign Non-Government Nonprofit Organization
- For-Profit Organization
- Foreign Non-Government Not-for-Profit Organization
- Foreign Non-Governmental For-Profit Organization
- Nonprofit Organization
Program-level eligibility from SAM.gov. Each funding notice sets its own requirements.
Reported obligations by fiscal year
Historical data · not a predictionFrequently asked questions
What is ALN 93.NS2?
93.NS2 is the Assistance Listing Number for “Neurosciences and Neurological Disorders – SBIR-STTR (SB).” Assistance Listing Numbers (formerly CFDA numbers) identify federal assistance programs; individual grant opportunities reference the listing they are funded under.
Who can apply under ALN 93.NS2?
The SAM.gov listing names these applicant types: International Organization, Not-for-Profit Organization, Department or Agency of a U.S. Territorial Government, Interstate Organization, Federally Recognized Indian/Native American/Alaska Native Tribal Government, Local, State, Tribal, Foreign Government, Foreign Non-Government Nonprofit Organization, For-Profit Organization, Foreign Non-Government Not-for-Profit Organization and 2 more. Each funding notice under the program sets its own eligibility, so check the specific opportunity.
How much funding does 93.NS2 provide?
The agency reported $75,470,643 in obligations for FY2025 in the SAM.gov Assistance Listing. These are program-wide totals reported by the agency, not a prediction of future awards.