Behind Closed Doors: Kids' Health Grants Reviewed in Secret Virtual Session
Published Date: 3/20/2025
Notice
Summary
The Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health & Human Development is holding a closed virtual meeting on April 16, 2025, to review grant applications from small businesses focused on health and behavior. This meeting affects researchers and small businesses seeking funding, ensuring their private info and ideas stay safe. No direct money changes are announced, but the grant reviews could lead to future funding decisions.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Closed Review Protects Applicant Secrets
If you are a small business or researcher applying for the 'Small Business: Health and Behavior' grants, NIH will hold a closed virtual review on April 16, 2025, and your application may be discussed confidentially. The meeting is closed under 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(4) and (c)(6) to protect trade secrets, patentable material, and personal information.
Public Barred From Observing Review
The grant review meeting for the Eunice Kennedy Shriver NICHD on April 16, 2025, will be closed to the public, so members of the public cannot observe the application discussions. The closure is stated to prevent disclosure of confidential commercial information and personal data.
Review Could Lead To Future Funding
The April 16, 2025 review will evaluate and score grant applications for possible awards; while no funding changes are announced now, these evaluations could lead to future NIH funding decisions for applicants. There is no immediate change in grant amounts or eligibility announced in this notice.
Personalized for You
How does this regulation affect your finances?
Personalize government policy and PRIA will tell you what this federal register document means for your household, plus every other regulation we track. PRIA reads each provision against your financial profile to show you exactly what matters to your wallet.
Key Dates
Department and Agencies
Related Federal Register Documents
2026-20771, Center for Scientific Review; Notice of Closed Meetings
The Center for Scientific Review at the NIH is holding several closed virtual meetings in early November 2026 to review and evaluate grant applications. These meetings protect private info and trade secrets, affecting researchers seeking funding. No direct money changes are announced, but these reviews decide who gets research grants.
2026-20705, Prospective Grant of Exclusive License, Inter-Institutional Agreement-Institution Lead: Antibody Specifically Binding to Severe Fever With Thrombocytopenia Syndrome Virus Antigen and Use Thereof
The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases plans to give Korea National Institute of Health an exclusive license to develop and sell a special antibody that targets a dangerous virus causing severe fever and low platelets. This deal helps speed up turning the invention into real-world treatments. Comments or license requests must be sent by October 26, 2026.
2026-20424, National Cancer Institute; Notice of Meeting
The President's Cancer Panel is holding a free virtual meeting on October 15, 2026, to talk about how GLP-1 medications can help lower cancer risks linked to obesity. Anyone interested can join online or send in comments beforehand. This meeting is a great chance for patients, doctors, and researchers to learn about new ways to fight cancer and improve health.
2026-20365, Center For Scientific Review; Notice of Closed Meetings
The NIH's Center for Scientific Review is holding several closed virtual meetings on October 29-30, 2026, to review and evaluate grant applications. These meetings protect private info and trade secrets while deciding which research projects get funding. Scientists applying for grants in areas like biochemistry, software engineering, and mental health will be affected, with no direct money changes announced but important decisions coming soon.
2026-20151, Notice of NIH Tribal Consultations and Listening Session
The NIH is inviting Tribal leaders and members to join two important meetings and a listening session during the National Congress of American Indians Annual Convention in October 2026. They’ll talk about new health research projects, renewing support for Tribal health centers, and shaping a new Tribal Data Sovereignty Policy. Tribes can also send their thoughts by November 20, 2026, helping shape future health programs and policies.
2026-19719, Center for Scientific Review; Amended Notice of Meeting
The NIH’s Center for Scientific Review is shortening a key meeting from two days to just one day on October 13, 2026, keeping the same 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. hours. This change affects members of the Surgical Sciences and Bioengineering review group and means less time in the room but no public access. No money changes or delays are expected—just a quicker, tighter meeting!
Previous / Next Documents
Previous: 2025-04735, Indian Gaming; Approval by Operation of Law Tribal-State Class III Gaming Compact Amendment Between the Chitimacha Tribe of Louisiana and the State of Louisiana
The Chitimacha Tribe of Louisiana and the State of Louisiana have extended their gaming agreement for 7 more years starting March 20, 2025. This update also raises the dollar limit for licensing and certification of vendors working with the Tribe’s gaming facilities. The change means smoother operations and clearer rules for everyone involved, with no extra costs announced.
Next: 2025-04737, Center for Scientific Review; Notice of Closed Meetings
The NIH’s Center for Scientific Review is holding several closed virtual meetings in April 2025 to review and decide on important grant applications. These meetings protect private info and trade secrets while helping decide who gets research funding. Scientists applying for grants should note these dates as they impact funding decisions but don’t involve public attendance or extra costs.