NNLM has five new funding awards, and two opportunities for public health people to get more involved with NNLM: the new Minnesota State Advisory Group and the Partner Outreach Program.
Deadlines for awards is August 2, 2021
The Health Information Outreach Award supports building capacity with diverse communities for accessing and using credible health information to improve personal health literacy and to advance health information equity.
Amount: Up to $20,000
Expected Number of Awards Available: 1
Period of Performance: October 1, 2021 – April 30, 2022
The Public Library Collaboration Award supports partnerships between public libraries and other community organizations to build capacity for access and use of credible health information to advance health literacy and digital health literacy with meaningful engagement of diverse populations.
Amount: Up to $25,000
Expected Number of Awards Available: 2
Period of Performance: October 1, 2021 – April 30, 2022
The Data Award supports implementation of data science or data management projects that advance the goals and objectives of the NLM Strategic Plan for building a data-driven workforce and enhancing data services and open science.
Amount: Up to $15,000
Expected Number of Awards Available: 1
Period of Performance: October 1, 2021 – April 30, 2022
The Digital Access Award supports projects that address broadening online health information access and developing digital literacy skills to advance health information equity with meaningful engagement of diverse communities or populations.
Amount: Up to $25,000
Expected Number of Awards Available: 2
Period of Performance: October 1, 2021 – April 30, 2022
The Expert Speaker Award supports an expert speaker to train staff or present at a conference to increase use of NLM resources, keep current on topics related to NLM priorities, and build health information capacity for our network members.
Amount: Up to $1,834
Expected Number of Awards Available: 2
Period of Performance: October 1, 2021 – April 30, 2022
New Partner Outreach Program (POP) - Applications Now Open
NNLM Region 6 is pleased to announce that applications are being accepted for the new Partner Outreach Program (POP) for 2021-2026 from members in the states of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin.
The purpose of the NNLM Region 6 Partner Outreach Program is to support health equity by providing health information access throughout Region 6. Ambassador organizations will receive remuneration, training, and direction from the Region 6. Learn more and apply here!
New State Advisory Groups – Applications Now Open
Want to play a role in advising Region 6’s outreach and engagement activities? Serving on a state advisory group presents a unique opportunity for interdisciplinary collaboration. Each SAG will include a balance of members from public health organizations, healthcare professions, nonprofit organizations, faith-based groups, and libraries. Learn more and apply here!