Small Project Awards
Rolling Application Process
Applications accepted until funds are exhausted
Purpose
The purpose of the Small Project Award program is to provide support for full and affiliate members to promote library services. Small Project Awards are “express” awards for MAR network members to enhance their services as well as promote NLM products and services; and provide seed money for ongoing or one-time projects through the purchase of displays, brochures, presentations, materials, equipment, supplies or presentation of small programs. Small Project Awards support library improvement projects and outreach activities. They include creation of customized promotional items, exhibiting costs at health fairs/conferences, or purchase of technological equipment.
Up to $1000 is available. Funds cannot be used for food or furniture; and no more than 5% of budget can be used to purchase print and electronic collections. Any equipment to be purchased must be submitted with catalog pricing.
Funds will be awarded on a cost reimbursement basis. Awardees will invoice MAR for costs associated with the Small Project Award activity.
If you have questions or require assistance, contact Kate Oliver, MAR Associate Director, 212-263-4197 or kate.oliver@med.nyu.edu. Awards will be announced on the MAR discussion list, MARL as well as the MARquee.
Submission Process
Applicants must complete the online application. Attachments, such as resumes, letters of support, and equipment catalog pricing may be sent by fax to 212-263-4258 or attached to an email sent to rml@library.med.nyu.edu. Please use the title of your project as the subject line of the email.
Fill out the application online now!
Application Review Process
Applications will be reviewed by MAR staff. Applicants will be notified of a decision (funded/not funded/additional questions) within 10 business days.
See a winning Application. (This award was formerly called "Microaward")
Application Review Criteria
TARGET POPULATION NEEDS ASSESSMENT
The application describes the target population, the target population’s needs, and the rationale for what benefits the target population will gain from the activity.
35 points
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE and ACTIVITY PLAN
The application describes how the activity will address the needs of the target population. The application fully describes the activity, including start/end dates (timeline), location, and personnel. The application provides a detailed budget with justifications for all costs. The activity plan is feasible and complete.
35 points
EVALUATION
The application describes how the activity will be evaluated. The application includes evaluation criteria to explain how activity objectives will be achieved. The evaluation component considers what is expected to be different once the activity is complete.
20 points
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION
The application documents experience and qualifications of key personnel, including resumes/curriculum vitae and, if applicable, letters of support from partner organizations.
10 points
Total Possible Points: 100
An application with a score totaling less than 75 points will not be funded.
See a sample Review Sheet.
Reporting Requirements
A final report, including a blog/newsletter article, must be submitted within 30 days of completion of the project. Award recipients are encouraged to take photographs for inclusion in the report and article.
Recipients agree to allow the NN/LM-MAR to republish reports. Reports must be submitted to rml@library.med.nyu.edu.
Important Information Funding decisions are based on need, amount to be funded, and availability of funds. In addition to the requirements listed in each Call for Application, the following requirements will also apply.
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