# Network of the National Library of Medicine Regional Medical Libraries (UG4 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/rfa-lm-26-003-network-of-the-national-library-of-medicine-regional/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361284

> National Institutes of Health plans to offer grants of up to $600,000 to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses and businesses. It expects to make about 7 awards worth $4.2 million in total. It is a forecast: the notice is expected around August 15, 2026, with applications due around December 15, 2026.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | RFA-LM-26-003 |
| Agency | National Institutes of Health |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | expected December 15, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $600,000 |
| Award floor | not stated |
| Expected awards | 7 |
| Total funding | $4.2 million |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 93.879 |

## Who can apply

- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Special district governments
- Independent school districts
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- For profit organizations other than small businesses
- Small businesses
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

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.

## What the grant funds

The National Library of Medicine (NLM) intends to publish a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to solicit applications for Regional Medical Libraries of the Network of the National Library of Medicine (NNLM). Established in 1965 and organized geographically across the United States and its territories, the NNLM promotes and supports the initiatives, products, and services of the NLM and the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Over the years, the network has expanded its impact through strategic partnerships with a broad array of member organizations, including health sciences, hospital, academic, and public libraries; health professionals; data organizations; and community-based groups. The NNLM’s core mission is to enable the effective use of—and contribution to—health information and data made available by the NLM and NIH. The network achieves this by providing professional development for librarians and information specialists, and by supporting access to health information and outreach through libraries and community organizations. A central emphasis of the NNLM is increasing awareness of and engagement with NIH programs and resources. While the NNLM has traditionally focused on promoting NLM-specific products, it is now poised to expand its reach across the broader NIH community. The network will play a vital role in disseminating research findings, fostering community engagement and partnerships, and supporting participation in local clinical research. In doing so, the NNLM will enhance public understanding of NIH’s contributions and increase the use of NIH-supported information and data resources. The NNLM consists of three major components: 1) the Network Coordinating Center (NCC), 2) Regional Medical Libraries (RMLs), and 3) the Network Training Center (NTC). This announcement specifically pertains to RMLs, with companion NOFOs forthcoming for the NCC and NTC. The RMLs will be responsible for generating and maintaining an active, engaged membership of organizations focused on biomedical health information and data dissemination, training, and literacy. The RMLs will work with the NCC and NTC to promote the activities, products, and services of the NLM as well as the NIH. The RMLs will work with the NCC to evaluate progress, performance, and impact of the Network, including the use of common metrics (standardized measures collected and reported), as well as proposed site-specific goals.

## Questions people ask

### Who can apply for Network of the National Library of Medicine Regional Medical Libraries (UG4 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)?

National Institutes of Health accepts applications from nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses and businesses. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for Network of the National Library of Medicine Regional Medical Libraries (UG4 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)?

Expected deadline December 15, 2026. Confirm the date and time in the official notice on Grants.gov.

### How much funding is available?

Awards of up to $600,000 each. About $4.2 million in total across about 7 awards.