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<div>The Greater Midwest Region (GMR) of the National Network of Libraries of Medicine (NNLM) has released nearly $500,000 in funding opportunities! Public libraries in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, <b>Michigan,</b> Minnesota, North Dakota, Ohio, South
Dakota, and Wisconsin are encouraged to apply*.<br>
Projects should include promotion of NNLM resources such as MedlinePlus. </div>
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<div>For information visit: <a href="https://nnlm.gov/gmr/funding"><font color="#0563C1"><u>https://nnlm.gov/gmr/funding</u></font></a> </div>
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<div>Our office is calling for applications due April 1st for the following funding opportunities:</div>
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<div> * Research Data Award: Up to $20,000 (Applications due April 1st)</div>
<div>* Emerging Initiatives Award: Up to $10,000 </div>
<div>* substance misuse/opioids, science, embedding health information in library and information sciences (LIS) programs, and HIV/AIDS.</div>
<div>* Health Information Outreach Award: Two funding levels available up to $20,000 and $50,000</div>
<div>* NNLM All of Us Public Library Partnership Award: Up to $20,000 </div>
<div>* Expert Speaker Award: Up to $2,500 (Two application deadlines: April 1st & September 2nd)</div>
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<div>Two additional awards will be open for application on May 1st:</div>
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<div>* NNLM All of Us Consumer Health Collection Award: Up to $1,000: </div>
<div>* Small and Medium-size libraries will receive funding to purchase health books for their collection. A list of titles to choose from will be provided. </div>
<div>* NNLM All of Us Consumer Health Information Kiosk Award: Awardees receive a preconfigured kiosk </div>
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<div>A few examples of past funded projects:</div>
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<div>• Outreach Award: Senior health outreach <a href="https://nnlm.gov/gmr/funding/funded/8710"><font color="#0563C1"><u>https://nnlm.gov/gmr/funding/funded/8710</u></font></a> </div>
<div>• Public Library: Akron-Summit Fitbit Cohorts <a href="https://nnlm.gov/gmr/funding/funded/8741"><font color="#0563C1"><u>https://nnlm.gov/gmr/funding/funded/8741</u></font></a> </div>
<div>• Public Library: Community Conversations with Seniors <a href="https://nnlm.gov/gmr/funding/funded/8680"><font color="#0563C1"><u>https://nnlm.gov/gmr/funding/funded/8680</u></font></a> </div>
<div>• Community Engagement: Health & Wellness Backpack Program <a href="https://nnlm.gov/gmr/funding/funded/6125"><font color="#0563C1"><u>https://nnlm.gov/gmr/funding/funded/6125</u></font></a> </div>
<div>• Target Project: Tales and Travel: Developing Community Partnerships? <a href="https://nnlm.gov/gmr/funding/funded/6105"><font color="#0563C1"><u>https://nnlm.gov/gmr/funding/funded/6105</u></font></a> </div>
<div>• Health Info Outreach to the Skokie Assyrian Community <a href="https://nnlm.gov/gmr/funding/funded/5551"><font color="#0563C1"><u>https://nnlm.gov/gmr/funding/funded/5551</u></font></a> </div>
<div>• Adulting 101 <a href="https://nnlm.gov/mcr/funding/funded/7872"><font color="#0563C1"><u>https://nnlm.gov/mcr/funding/funded/7872</u></font></a> </div>
<div>• Crockpot Freezer Meals for Low-Income Families and Seniors <a href="https://nnlm.gov/mcr/funding/funded/7796"><font color="#0563C1"><u>https://nnlm.gov/mcr/funding/funded/7796</u></font></a> </div>
<div>• Mental Health Awareness Resource and Family Movie Nights <a href="https://nnlm.gov/mcr/funding/funded/7811"><font color="#0563C1"><u>https://nnlm.gov/mcr/funding/funded/7811</u></font></a> </div>
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<div>'The Greater Midwest Region includes Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, <b>Michigan</b>, Minnesota, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. For more information on funding opportunities, and to apply, please visit our funding page, <a href="https://nnlm.gov/gmr/funding"><font color="#0563C1"><u>https://nnlm.gov/gmr/funding</u></font></a>.
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<div>A sincere thanks to our advisory groups who provided valuable input on the development of our awards this year! <a href="https://nnlm.gov/gmr/about/advisory-groups"><font color="#0563C1"><u>https://nnlm.gov/gmr/about/advisory-groups</u></font></a> </div>
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<div>Please feel free to contact me via email with questions. </div>
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<div>Bobbi</div>
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<div>Bobbi Newman, MLIS, MA</div>
<div>Community Engagement and Outreach Specialist </div>
<div>National Network of Libraries of Medicine (NNLM)</div>
<div>Greater Midwest Region (GMR)</div>
<div>Hardin Library for the Health Sciences, University of Iowa</div>
<div><a href="mailto:bobbi-newman@uiowa.edu">bobbi-newman@uiowa.edu</a></div>
<div>319-335-4987</div>
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