Funding for Technology, Collection Development, and Professional Development Opening Soon

Posted by Emily Hamstra on December 11th, 2024 Posted in: Funding, News from NNLM Region 5
Tags: Funding

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Get ready, the Network of the National Library of Medicine (NNLM) Region 5 will soon offer new funding opportunities. Funded awards improve access to health information, furthering the mission of the NNLM.

Pending budget availability, upcoming awards for the May 1, 2025- April 30, 2026 funding period include: 

Technology Improvement Award, to increase access to technology. 2 Awards, $5,000 each

Collection Equity Award, to support collection development of health materials for diverse communities. Applications will be accepted from public libraries only. 4 awards, $1,500 each

Professional Development Award, to provide continued learning opportunities on health information and research. Applications for this award will be accepted on an ongoing basis beginning May 1, 2025, until funding is expended.

 

Timeline: 

January 8, 2025: Requests for Applications/ Notice of Funding Opportunities for Technology Improvement and Collection Equity Awards posted to NNLM.gov

February 17, 2025: Letters of Intent due for Technology Improvement and Collection Equity Awards

April 2, 2025: Applications due

June 1, 2025: Funded projects begin

April 2026: Final reports due for funded projects 

 

Tips for applying for NNLM awards:  

• NNLM provides a toolkit and course (view recording or register for live session on Feb. 13, 2025) to support your application.  

• Browse Previously Funded Awards to get to know the types of projects funded by Region 5 and generate ideas for your application.  

• Region 5 staff are available to answer questions. Contact Emily Hamstra, Assistant Director (ehamstra@uw.edu).