[Libs-Or] Funding Available for Technology, Collection Development, and Professional Development

[Emily Hamstra]

Funding is available from the Network of the National Library of Medicine, Region 5<https://www.nnlm.gov/about/regions/region5>!
NNLM Region 5 opened new funding opportunities for member organizations in the region. Funded awards improve access to health information, furthering the mission of the NNLM<https://www.nnlm.gov/about/about-nnlm>.
Pending budget availability, upcoming awards for the May 1, 2025- April 30, 2026 funding period include: 
Technology Improvement Award<https://www.nnlm.gov/funding/rfa/technology-improvement-award-year-5>, to increase access to technology. 2 Awards, $5,000 each 
Collection Improvement Award<https://www.nnlm.gov/funding/rfa/collection-improvement-award>, to support library collection development of health materials for diverse communities. Applications from public libraries, community-based organizations, and organizations with limited collections budgets will be prioritized. 4 awards, $1,500 each 
Timeline for Technology and Collection Improvement Awards: 

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February 18, 2025: Letters of Intent due
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April 2, 2025: Applications due 
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June 2, 2025: Funded projects begin 
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April 30, 2026: Final reports due for funded projects 


Professional Development Award, to provide continued learning opportunities on health information and research. Applications for this award will be accepted on an ongoing basis beginning May 1, 2025, until funding is expended. A request for applications will be available in the spring of 2025.  
Tips for applying:  

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Register for and attend the NNLM Region 5 Funding Opportunities and Q & A<https://www.nnlm.gov/training/class/nnlm-region-5-funding-opportunities> on Thursday, February 6, 3:00 – 3:30 P.M. Pacific Time.
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NNLM provides a toolkit<https://www.nnlm.gov/guides/nnlm-proposal-writing-toolkit> and course (view recording<https://www.nnlm.gov/training/class/how-apply-nnlm-funding-1> or register for live session on Feb. 13, 2025<https://www.nnlm.gov/training/class/how-apply-nnlm-funding-2>) to support your application. 
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Browse Previously Funded Awards<https://www.nnlm.gov/funding/current?combine=&state_province_id=All&region_8%5B5%5D=5&page=0> to get to know the types of projects funded by Region 5 and generate ideas for your application.  
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Region 5 staff are available to answer questions. Contact Emily Hamstra, Assistant Director (ehamstra at uw.edu). 

I'm looking forward to seeing applications from Oregon!

Emily


Emily Hamstra, MSI (she/her) | Assistant Director

Network of the National Library of Medicine (NNLM), Region 5
University of Washington Health Sciences Library
(206) 543-8262


Learn more about NNLM Region 5<https://www.nnlm.gov/region5>.
Create an NNLM account<https://www.nnlm.gov/user/join> and sign up for free training opportunities<https://www.nnlm.gov/training/schedule>.
Is your organization not a member of the NNLM? Join now; it’s free!<https://www.nnlm.gov/membership/join>


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