[Libs-Or] Funding available for libraries to improve access to vaccines

[NIELSEN Buzzy * SLO]

Below is some information about a grant opportunity for libraries & museums to fund programs improving access to vaccines. Please note that there’s an information webinar about it tomorrow, if you’re interested. Additional details are available on the Communities for Immunity website:
https://community.astc.org/communitiesforimmunity/home

Cheers!

Buzzy Nielsen, MPP, MSI (he/him/his)
Program Manager, Library Support & Development Services
State Library of Oregon
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From: Susan Feller, on behalf of the Communities for Immunity Funding Opportunity <president at atalm.org>
Sent: Tuesday, October 12, 2021 9:13 AM
To: NIELSEN Buzzy * SLO <Buzzy.NIELSEN at slo.oregon.gov>
Subject: Funding of up to $100,000 available for museums and libraries

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**In the first round, 51 organizations received funding, including three Native organizations. Second round grants range from $1,500 to $100,000.***

Dear Buzzy

Funding is available to help libraries and museums improve access to vaccines. Examples of ways funding can be used are:

  *   Serving as a vaccine site
  *   Setting up informational booths at community festivals/events
  *   Hiring health professionals to participate in interactive exhibits/Q&A sessions
  *   Providing "swag" to incentivize vaccinations such as books or other non-cash items
  *   Funding marketing materials/ads specifically tailored to their communities
Here are key facts:

  *   The application window is  October 12–29, 2021
  *   154 awards (estimated) ranging from $1,500–$100,000 will be made
  *   Projects must be completed by March 31, 2022
  *   Webinars will be presented on October 14 and October 22 or watch a recording from a previous webinar<https://atalm.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=1b5fd0b3926b2a0236f0325a1&id=047cef91da&e=c63c6f579f>
  *   An Application Toolkit is available here<https://atalm.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=1b5fd0b3926b2a0236f0325a1&id=1e98317433&e=c63c6f579f>
  *   The application is available here<https://atalm.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=1b5fd0b3926b2a0236f0325a1&id=d481e27d78&e=c63c6f579f>
Here are helpful links:

  *   Communities for Immunity Homepage<https://atalm.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=1b5fd0b3926b2a0236f0325a1&id=3e59589d97&e=c63c6f579f>
  *   ATALM Communities for Immunity Homepage<https://atalm.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=1b5fd0b3926b2a0236f0325a1&id=5687491011&e=c63c6f579f>
  *   Organizations Receiving Round One Funding<https://atalm.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=1b5fd0b3926b2a0236f0325a1&id=095bbcae81&e=c63c6f579f>
  *   Libraries and Museums as Vaccination Sites<https://atalm.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=1b5fd0b3926b2a0236f0325a1&id=08b16c28a8&e=c63c6f579f>
  *   Resources for Building Vaccine Confidence<https://atalm.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=1b5fd0b3926b2a0236f0325a1&id=1d90e51c2e&e=c63c6f579f>
  *   The Role of Museums and Libraries<https://atalm.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=1b5fd0b3926b2a0236f0325a1&id=d706e31d2e&e=c63c6f579f>
  *   Understanding COVID-19 Vaccines and how they impact the reopening and ongoing operations plans for libraries, archives, and museum<https://atalm.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=1b5fd0b3926b2a0236f0325a1&id=801da85d95&e=c63c6f579f> (recorded webinar)
We thank you for your good work to preserve culture and ensure healthy communities!

With best wishes and much gratitude,

Walter Echo-Hawk, Chairman of the Board
Susan Feller, President & CEO
Association of Tribal Archives, Libraries and Museums

Communities for Immunity is coordinated by the Association of Science and Technology Centers and the American Alliance of Museum. The Association of Tribal Archives, Libraries, and Museums is coordinating outreach to Native Nations.  Funding and support are provided by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, the Institute of Museum and Library Services, and the Network of the National Library of Medicine.

ABOUT THE COMMUNITIES FOR IMMUNITY COALITION

Association of Tribal Archives, Libraries, and Museums (ATALM) - The Association of Tribal Archives, Libraries, and Museums (ATALM) is an international association dedicated to preserving and advancing the language, history, culture, and lifeways of Indigenous peoples. Founded in 2010, ATALM maintains a network of support for Indigenous cultural programs, provides professional development training, enables collaboration among tribal and non-tribal cultural institutions, and advocates for programs and funding to sustain the cultural sovereignty of Native Nations. To learn more, visit www.atalm.org<https://atalm.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=1b5fd0b3926b2a0236f0325a1&id=5368d3d0bd&e=c63c6f579f>

Association of Science and Technology Centers (ASTC) - Founded in 1973, ASTC is a network of nearly 700 science and technology centers and museums, and allied organizations, engaging more than 110 million people annually across North America and in almost 50 countries. With its members and partners, ASTC works towards a vision of increased understanding of—and engagement with—science and technology among all people. For more information, visit www.astc.org<https://atalm.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=1b5fd0b3926b2a0236f0325a1&id=c6ae783c8f&e=c63c6f579f>.

American Alliance of Museums (AAM) - The American Alliance of Museums has been bringing museums together since 1906, helping to develop standards and best practices, gathering and sharing knowledge, and providing advocacy on issues of concern to the entire museum community. Representing more than 35,000 individual museum professionals and volunteers, institutions, and corporate partners serving the museum field, the Alliance stands for the broad scope of the museum community. For more information, visit www.aam-us.org<https://atalm.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=1b5fd0b3926b2a0236f0325a1&id=ac8ff4fb97&e=c63c6f579f>.

Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) - The Institute of Museum and Library Services is the primary source of federal support for the nation's libraries and museums. We advance, support, and empower America’s museums, libraries, and related organizations through grantmaking, research, and policy development. Our vision is a nation where museums and libraries work together to transform the lives of individuals and communities. To learn more, visit IMLS Homepage<https://atalm.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=1b5fd0b3926b2a0236f0325a1&id=5c6fcf7221&e=c63c6f579f> and follow us on Facebook<https://atalm.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=1b5fd0b3926b2a0236f0325a1&id=680c06da9e&e=c63c6f579f> and Twitter<https://atalm.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=1b5fd0b3926b2a0236f0325a1&id=4e535cc7cf&e=c63c6f579f>.

U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) - CDC works 24/7 protecting America’s health, safety and security. Whether disease start at home or abroad, are curable or preventable, chronic or acute, or from human activity or deliberate attack, CDC responds to America’s most pressing health threats. CDC is headquartered in Atlanta and has experts located throughout the United States and the world.

Network of the National Library of Medicine (NNLM) - The mission of the Network of the National Library of Medicine (NNLM)<https://atalm.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=1b5fd0b3926b2a0236f0325a1&id=334db24da4&e=c63c6f579f> is to advance the progress of medicine and improve the public's health by providing U.S. researchers, health professionals, public health workforce, educators, and the public with equal access to biomedical and health information resources and data. NNLM’s main goals are to work through libraries and other members to support a highly trained workforce for biomedical and health information resources and data, improve health literacy, and advance health equity through information. NNLM engages meaningfully with current and future audiences to increase information access, with priority for Underrepresented Populations. NNLM members are the "field force” or trusted ambassadors for NLM products and services, providing information services, engagement, and instruction, or funding for projects to do the same, to the public, researchers, health professionals, and public health workforce.

Association of African American Museums (AAAM) - The Association of African American Museums (AAAM) is a non-profit member organization established to support African and African American focused museums nationally and internationally, as well as the professionals who protect, preserve and interpret African and African American art, history and culture.  Established as the single representative and principal voice of the African American museum movement, the Association seeks to strengthen and advocate for the interests of institutions and individuals committed to the preservation of African-derived cultures.

Association of Children’s Museums (ACM) - The Association of Children's Museums (ACM) champions children's museums worldwide. With more than 460 members in 50 states and 19 countries, ACM leverages the collective knowledge of children's museums through convening, sharing, and dissemination. Learn more at www.childrensmuseums.org<https://atalm.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=1b5fd0b3926b2a0236f0325a1&id=c52e3193c1&e=c63c6f579f>.

The Association for Rural & Small Libraries (ARSL) - As the premier organization representing rural and small libraries, The Association for Rural & Small Libraries (ARSL) recognizes the uniqueness of small and rural libraries and is committed to providing an environment that encourages excellence within this community of practice, supporting their goals of service and speaking on behalf of this important constituency. Since 1 in 3 public libraries in the U.S. serve a population less than 2,500 people, there is a great opportunity to support this set of library professionals that are often overlooked. We believe in the value of rural and small libraries and strive to create resources and services that address national, state, and local priorities for libraries situated in rural communities. Our mission: ARSL builds strong communities through advocacy, professional development, and elevating the impact of rural and small libraries.

Urban Libraries Council - The Urban Libraries Council is an innovation and action tank of North America’s leading public library systems. ULC drives cutting-edge research and strategic partnerships to elevate the power of libraries as essential, transformative institutions for the 21st century. More than 150 urban member libraries in the U.S. and Canada rely on ULC to identify significant challenges facing today’s communities and provide new tools and techniques to help libraries achieve stronger outcomes in education, digital equity, workforce and economic development, and race and social equity.

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