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NIH National Network of Libraries of Medicine (UG4)

Network of the National Library of Medicine Regional Medical Libraries

Funds one region's outreach hub in NIH's network of medical libraries, linking local libraries and community groups to NIH health information.

Between cyclesNational Institutes of HealthUnited States

The National Institutes of Health has run a country-wide network of medical libraries since 1965, and this notice funds the regional piece of it — not the network's coordinating centre or its training arm, which get their own, separate notices still to come.

A Regional Medical Library recruits and holds together an active membership of organisations working in biomedical health information: healt…

Operating one region's Regional Medical Library within the Network of the National Library of Medicine — recruiting and coordinating member organisations in biomedical health information, spreading NIH and NLM programmes and products, and supporting local engagement with NIH research and clinical studies. A clinical trial is not allowed under this UG4 mechanism.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.One-off
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.15 Dec 2026
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.26 weeks
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Cooperative agreement
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.—
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.$4.2M

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Last verified: 25 Aug 2026Funder reference: RFA-LM-26-003Source: www.grants.gov