Apply for the CHIS Training Award

Posted by liaison on February 9th, 2026 Posted in: Funding, Request for Applications

Empower your library staff and strengthen your community’s access to trustworthy health information with the NNLM CHIS Training Award. This award supports individuals who hold a level 1 or level 2 Consumer Health Information Specialization (CHIS) in teaching an NNLM CHIS class in their own community, using established NNLM course materials to expand access to high quality consumer health information training.

By teaching a CHIS course, library workers in your community will gain the skills and knowledge to confidently deliver reliable health information, increase access to reliable resources, and foster library staff as local health information leaders. If you are ready to boost your organization’s staff expertise in health information, submit your application today!

Award Details

Period of Performance: November 1, 2025 – April 15, 2026
Amount: $300
Number of Awards Available: Minimum of 7
Application Deadline: March 3, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. MST

Please direct all questions to the NNLM Training Office at nto@utah.edu.

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