From our partners at NNLM - grant opportunity
Past President ABOS
- Further individual and communities’ health and health literacy, digital literacy, and/or public understanding of clinical research.
- Build and strengthen partnerships with communities who are underrepresented in biomedical research (UBR) (Descriptions (PDF, 143.97 KB)).
- Raise awareness of All of Us, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) precision medicine research program, and
- Increase awareness and use of NNLM All of Us learning activities and National Library of Medicine (NLM) and other trustworthy health information resources to inform personal health and wellness decisions.
Learn more and start your application here: bit.ly/CECAwards
Important Dates
Accepting Applications Until: October 15, 2021
Application Review: October 18-22, 2021
Award Decision: October 25-29, 2021
Funded Projects Completed By: April 1, 2022
What can the Community Award fund?
We offer two award pathways for the award:
Health Programming Pathway
Design and implement virtual and/or hybrid programming to increase community skills in health literacy, digital literacy, and/or public understanding of clinical research. This includes online events, book clubs, film screenings, grab and go kits, and more!
Amount: up to $15,000 each
Number of awards: 15
Digital Information Access Pathway
Broaden online health information access in their community through technology and programs. Projects will increase community skills in health literacy, digital literacy, and/or public understanding of clinical research. This includes loanable technology, online events, mobile programs in the community, and more!
Amount: up to $40,000 each
Number of awards: 4
Who can apply for a Community Award?
To be eligible for funding, you must be:
- An NNLM member. Not yet a member? Sign up for free!
- A public library or community-based organization
- Based in the United States and/or U.S. Territories
How can my library/organization apply for funding?
Review the full award description and start your application on our website at: bit.ly/CECAwards
Any questions?
If you have any questions, fill out the Award Interest Form or email us at
lib-nnl...@uiowa.edu for assistance.
Attached is a social media toolkit with banners and language! https://allofus.nnlm.gov/community-award-request-proposals
Michael Balkenhol
Engagement Coordinator
NNLM All of Us Community Engagement Center
Hardin Library of the Health Sciences
University of Iowa
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