[National Institutes of Health](https://www.nih.gov)

May 28, 2026 (Estimated)

Award amounts not yet specified; program supports multiple centers; details to be released in full NOFO.

Supports the optimization and broad dissemination of late-stage biomedical technologies for widespread use within the research community.

This is a forecasted opportunity; details may change when the official NOFO is released.

--- ## Description The National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS) Biomedical Technology Optimization and Dissemination Centers (BTOD) program is designed to support the final-stage optimization of advanced biomedical technologies that have already demonstrated laboratory feasibility. The primary goal is to advance these technologies to a point where they are robust, user-friendly, and ready for broad dissemination and adoption by the biomedical research community. The program will fund centers that focus on both the technical optimization and active dissemination of these technologies, ensuring they reach and benefit a wide array of users. --- ## Due Dates - Estimated Application Due Date: May 28, 2026 *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Award ceiling and floor are not yet specified. - Estimated total program funding and number of awards will be clarified in the official Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). - Historically, BTOD Centers are multi-year, multi-million dollar awards supporting collaborative centers. --- ## Eligibility Applicants may include: - State, county, city, or township governments - Special district governments - Independent school districts - Public and State controlled institutions of higher education - Native American tribal governments (federally recognized and other) - Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities - Nonprofits (with or without 501(c)(3) status), other than institutions of higher education - Private institutions of higher education - For-profit organizations (including small businesses) - Eligible agencies of the federal government - U.S. territories or possessions - Faith-based or community-based organizations - Regional organizations See the official [grants.gov opportunity listing](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/360446) for the most current and complete eligibility details. --- ## Application Process - This is currently a forecasted opportunity; the official Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) will be released at a later date. - The estimated post date for the NOFO is February 28, 2026. - Prepare to submit a detailed application via [grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/360446) once the NOFO is published. - No cost sharing or matching is required. --- ## Additional Information - This program is intended for technologies that have already demonstrated feasibility in the lab and are ready for widespread implementation. - Emphasis is placed on both technical optimization and strategies for active dissemination to diverse user communities. - The BTOD program is part of NIGMS’s ongoing effort to support infrastructure and technology that advance biomedical research capabilities. --- ## External Links - [Opportunity Forecast on Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/360446) - [NIGMS Biomedical Technology Programs](https://nigms.nih.gov/research/specificareas/BiomedicalTechnology/Pages/default.aspx) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Email | Phone | |-----------------------------|-----------------------------------------------|---------------| | Carolina Salvador Morales, Ph.D. | [carolina.salvadormorales@nih.gov](mailto:carolina.salvadormorales@nih.gov) | 301-480-0779 |

Biomedical Technology Optimization and Dissemination Center (BTOD)

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