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Mar
09
0 comments Tags: community, community outreach, Funding, grant funding, health information, mental health
One of the main pillars of the Network of the National Library of Medicine is distributing funding to member organizations for projects that support health literacy, advance health equity, improve access to health information, increase engagement with research and data, expand professional knowledge, or promote awareness and use of NLM resources in local communities. Since… Read More »
Posted in: Funding
Dec
09
0 comments Tags: consumer health, health information, NNLM Region 5, online education, public health, training
On December 4, 2025, NNLM Region 5 hosted the webinar “Empathy Lens: Humanizing Images & Education for Reducing Stigma Against People Who Use Drugs.” During the webinar, speakers Meg Brunner and Erinn McGraw from the Addictions, Drug & Alcohol Institute at the University of Washington introduced Empathy Lens, free photographs related to drug and alcohol… Read More »
Posted in: Funding, Training & Education
Sep
15
0 comments Tags: professional development
Are you looking for opportunities to expand your professional skills and knowledge in health information and research? The Network of the National Library of Medicine Region 5 is funding 5 professional development awards of up to $2,000 each (pending budget availability). Applications will be accepted on an on-going basis, while funds are available. Funding… Read More »
Posted in: Funding, New from NNLM Region 5
Feb
27
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NNLM Region 5 is accepting applications for the Technology Improvement Award. This $5,000 award supports the technical infrastructure needed to improve access to health information. Letters of intent for the Technology Improvement Award are due on March 11, 2025. NNLM Region 5 has been offering the Technology Improvement Award for the past few years. Let… Read More »
Posted in: Funding, Technology
Jan
08
0 comments Tags: collection development, Funding, professional development, Technology
Today, the NNLM Region 5 opened new funding opportunities for member organizations in the region. 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… Read More »
Posted in: Funding, News from NNLM Region 5