Funding
The National Network of Libraries of Medicine funds projects to advance the National Library of Medicine's mission to improve access to health information. Below is a list of funding categories for 2019-2020.
Application Deadlines
Posted Date: February 11, 2019
Application Due Date: April 5, 2019
Notification of Awards: April 19, 2019
Award Start Date: May 1, 2019
Individual Forms - Proposal
More Information on Applying for Funding
2017-2018 Funding Webinar (detailed instructions and breakdown of putting together a proposal. Most info Applicable regardless of funding year)
Forms/Information Reporting
Evaluation & Reporting Forms - From the National Evaluation Office (Training Evaluations, Exhibits, Technology Reports)
*Distribution of Funds
The distribution of grant payments will be based upon a cost reimbursement model. This requires invoices and documentation of costs on a monthly basis to be submitted for approval and payment. As a result, grantees are required to expend local funds upfront and invoice the NNLM NER for incurred expenses. Invoices and accompanying documentation are to be e-mailed to martha.meacham2@umassmed.edu or cheryl.lavallee@umassmed.edu.
Funding Opportunities
| Title | Amount/Application Deadline | Description | Funding Period/Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technology |
up to $7,000 04/05/2019 (All day) |
Enhance technology access to and delivery of health information for Network Members, health professionals, and consumers. |
05/01/2019 to 04/30/2020 Open |
| Professional Development |
up to $5,000 04/05/2019 (All day) |
Support the development of instructional programs that improve the knowledge and skills of librarians and/or health information professionals. |
05/01/2019 to 04/30/2020 Open |
| Knowledge & Data Management |
up to $10,000 04/05/2019 (All day) |
Support projects that stimulate innovations in biomedical knowledge or data management and information or research services at the health care or research institution. |
05/01/2019 to 04/30/2020 Open |
| Community Engagement |
up to $10,000 04/05/2019 (All day) |
Support short-term outreach projects that involve advancing health information resources in collaboration with local community groups. |
05/01/2019 to 04/30/2020 Open |
| All of Us Research Program Technology |
Up to $10,000 04/05/2019 (All day) |
Enhance technology access to and delivery of All of Us Research Program and health literacy information in public libraries. |
05/01/2019 to 04/30/2020 Open |
| All of Us Research Program Community Engagement |
Up to $15,000 04/05/2019 (All day) |
Support public libraries in outreach projects that involve information and education about the All of Us Research Program and health information literacy. |
05/01/2019 to 04/30/2020 Open |