[Libs-Or] New Funding Opportunities for Technology and Collection Development from NNLM Region 5

[Emily Hamstra]

New funding opportunities from the Network of the National Library of Medicine<https://www.nnlm.gov/> (NNLM) Region 5<https://www.nnlm.gov/about/regions/region5> are open. A Request for Applications is posted for the following awards:



Technology Equity Awards

6 awards available, up to $5,000 each

*        Designed to support infrastructure that improves equitable access to biomedical and health information

*        Request for Applications (RFA)<https://www.nnlm.gov/funding/rfa/technology-equity-award-1> provides full instructions for applying

*        Example of a similar, previously funded project: Technology Improvement Award: Springfield Public Library Accessibility Station<https://www.nnlm.gov/funding/projects/232>



Collection Equity Awards

7 awards available, up to $1,500 each

*        Designed to support collection development that amplifies diverse voices writing on health/medical topics

*        Request for Applications (RFA)<https://www.nnlm.gov/funding/rfa/collection-equity-award> provides full instructions for applying

*        Tip: The bibliographies from previously funded Collection Equity Awards were compiled to create the Diverse Voices in Health & Medicine Collections Toolkit<https://www.nnlm.gov/nnlm-reading-club/diverse-voices-collection>. This is a good starting point for locating materials for this funding opportunity.



Timeline

*        On or before January 24, 2023, 5:00pm Pacific: send an email to the NNLM Region 5 office (nnlm at uw.edu<mailto:nnlm at uw.edu>) stating your intent to apply

*        February 21, 2023, 5:00pm Pacific: application deadline

*        May 2023: funded projects begin

*        April 2024: funded projects are complete



Get ready to apply

*        Is your library or organization a member of NNLM Region 5? NNLM Membership is required to apply. NNLM members are listed in the Members Directory<https://www.nnlm.gov/membership/directory?combine=&region_8%5B5%5D=5&city=&postal_code=>. If your organization is not listed, fill out the membership form<https://www.nnlm.gov/membership/join> (membership is free). Contact Emily Hamstra (ehamstra at uw.edu<mailto:ehamstra at uw.edu>) with questions.

*        Review the NNLM Proposal Writing Toolkit<https://www.nnlm.gov/guides/nnlm-proposal-writing-toolkit> for tips and resources to use while developing and submitting your application



Questions?

Contact Emily Hamstra (ehamstra at uw.edu<mailto:ehamstra at uw.edu>), Assistant Director, NNLM Region 5.



NNLM Region 5 welcomes applications from the same organization for both types of awards. However, Region 5 cannot fund more than one award per organization.



The Network of the National Library of Medicine (NNLM) Region 5 serves Alaska, Washington, Oregon, Nevada, California, Hawai'i, and U.S. Territories and Freely Associated States in the Pacific.


Emily Hamstra, MSI (she/her) | Assistant Director
Network of the National Library of Medicine, Region 5
University of Washington Box 357155
Seattle, WA  98195
https://nnlm.gov<https://nnlm.gov/> | ehamstra at uw.edu<mailto:ehamstra at uw.edu>

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