Continuity of Health Information Award

The National Network of Libraries of Medicine MidContinental Region (NN/LM MCR) is accepting proposals for the Continuity of Health Information Award. The purpose is to fund innovative projects in three areas: Health Information Literacy, Hospital Library Advocacy and Emergency Preparedness. Continuity of Health Information is a hallmark of each of these areas and each is an area of focus for the NN/LM MCR. This solicitation asks Network members to choose one focus area and develop a project that will be funded up to $15,000. Awards will be announced as they are approved.

Eligibility

Full and Affiliate members of the National Network of Libraries of Medicine (NN/LM) MidContinental Region are eligible to apply. Applications may include groups of institutions. A single NN/LM Network member may apply on behalf of the group. Health sciences libraries, health information resource centers, public libraries, state organizations, and public health departments that provide health information services are eligible for Network membership. For more information regarding membership, go to http://nnlm.gov/mcr/services/network/ . Resource libraries of the NN/LM MidContinental Region are not eligible for this award.

Amount of Funding

Projects will be funded up to $15,000. The number of projects funded will depend on the number of applications and amounts requested. Please note that indirect costs (IDC), also known as overhead are not allowable. All awards are made as cost reimbursement subcontracts.

Period of Performance

Up to 18 months from date of award. All projects must be completed by Nov. 1, 2010

For more information, read the full description and application (opens in a word document)

Deadline for submission of proposal: No later than Feb. 1, 2009. Remember, this is an ongoing application, and awards will be announced as they are approved.

Please send electronic proposals (Microsoft Word) to:
Claire Hamasu, Associate Director
Email: chamasu@RML4.UTAH.EDU

Questions? Phone: 801-587-3412