Funding Available for Technology, Collection Development, and Professional Development

Posted by Emily Hamstra on January 8th, 2025 Posted in: Funding, News from NNLM Region 5
Tags: collection development, Funding, professional development, Technology

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Today, the NNLM Region 5 opened three 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 each

Collection Improvement Award, to support library collection development of health materials for diverse communities. Applications from public libraries, community-based organizations, and organizations with limited collections budgets will be prioritized. 4 awards, $1,500 each

Timeline:

• February 18, 2025: Letters of Intent due for Technology Improvement and Collection Improvement Awards

• April 2, 2025: Applications due

• June 2, 2025: Funded projects begin

• April 30, 2026: Final reports due for funded projects

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. A request for applications will be available in the spring of 2025.

Tips for applying for NNLM awards:

• Register for and attend the NNLM Region 5 Funding Opportunities and Q & A on Thursday, February 6, 3:00 – 3:30 P.M. Pacific Time.
• 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).