NIH Seals Doors on Small Biz Medical Grant Reviews
Published Date: 3/19/2025
Notice
Summary
The National Institute of General Medical Sciences is holding a closed virtual meeting on April 10-11, 2025, to review special grant applications from small businesses. This meeting keeps sensitive info private, protecting trade secrets and personal details. Small businesses applying for grants should watch for updates, as this review impacts funding decisions.
Analyzed Economic Effects
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Closed Review of Small Business Grants
The National Institute of General Medical Sciences will hold a closed virtual meeting on April 10-11, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. to review and evaluate small business grant applications. The meeting is closed to the public under 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(4) and (6) to protect confidential trade secrets, commercial property (such as patentable material), and personal information of applicants.
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