Outreach Training Awards
Deadline for submission: October 2, 2009
Call for Applications
The NN/LM Middle Atlantic Region (MAR), as part of its outreach and library improvement programs and its Strategic Program Plan for Network Members, is accepting applications from MAR full and affiliate network members for Outreach Training Awards to train and promote awareness about the products and services of the National Library of Medicine (NLM) and NN/LM.
Purpose
The purpose of the Outreach Training Award program is to train on and promote awareness about the products and services of the National Library of Medicine (NLM) and NN/LM. Priority will be given to projects which support MAR’s outreach priorities:
- Target groups: seniors, Hispanic populations, faith-based organizations, low-income/literacy populations.
- Partner priorities: unaffiliated health professionals, senior centers, nonprofit organizations, schools, and public health departments. Unaffiliated health professionals include nursing/long term care professionals, private practice physicians, nurse practitioners, public health departments, and Federally Qualified Health Centers (health clinics for the underserved).
- Health disparities such as diabetes, heart disease, obesity, cancer, STDs/HIV/AIDS, infant mortality, asthma and uninsured individuals.
Example of outreach training projects include:
- Training of public health workforce on hazardous substance databases, WISER, LactMed, PubMed or other NLM databases;
- Demonstration of NLM databases to consumers through partnership with a public library; example databases include MedlinePlus and ClinicalTrials.gov;
- Train the trainer sessions with public librarians to develop competencies in consumer health resources; aid public libraries in obtaining the Consumer Health Information Specialization from the Medical Library Association
Other projects or ideas not listed above are welcome. Partnerships between MAR members and community, health, senior, and diversity organization are strongly encouraged.
Two awards up to $10,000 each are available. Funds will be awarded on a cost reimbursement basis. Awardees will invoice MAR for costs associated with the Outreach Training Award activity. Funds cannot be used for food or furniture; and no more than 5% of budget can be used to purchase print and electronic collections.
If you have questions or require assistance, contact Arpita Bose, MAR Outreach and Communications Coordinator, 212-263-4176 or arpita.bose@med.nyu.edu. Awards will be announced on the MAR discussion list, MARL as well as the MARquee.
Period of Performance
Projects must be completed by April 30, 2011.
Submission Process
Applicants must complete the online application. Attachments, such as resumes, letters of support, and equipment catalog pricing may be sent by fax to 212-263-4258 or attached to an email sent to rml@library.med.nyu.edu. Please use the title of your project as the subject line of the email.
Deadline for submission is October 2, 2009.
Fill out the application online now!
Application Review Process
Applications will be reviewed by the MAR Outreach Committee, MAR staff, and the National Network Office of the National Library of Medicine. Applicants will be notified of decisions when the review process is complete, approximately 12 weeks from the application submission deadline.
Application Review Criteria
TARGET POPULATION NEEDS ASSESSMENT
The application describes the target population, the target population’s needs, and the rationale for what benefits the target population will gain from the activity.
35 points
ACTIVITY PLAN
The application describes how the activity will address the needs of the target population. The application fully describes the activity, including start/end dates (timeline), location, and personnel. The application provides a detailed budget with justifications for all costs. The activity plan is feasible and complete.
35 points
EVALUATION
The application describes how the activity will be evaluated. The application includes evaluation criteria to explain how activity objectives will be achieved. The evaluation component considers what is expected to be different once the activity is complete.
20 points
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION
The application documents experience and qualifications of key personnel, including resumes/curriculum vitae and, if applicable, letters of support from partner organizations.
10 points
Total Possible Points: 100
An application with a score totaling less than 75 points will not be funded.
See a sample Review Sheet.
Allowable expenses include:
- Personnel
- Equipment rental or purchase
- Software
- Translation costs
- Travel including mileage, tolls, and hotel costs
- Publicity
- Space rental
- Electricity
- Telephone lines/data lines (e.g. broadband or cellular)
- Audiovisual costs
- Printing/reproduction/duplication including paper and supplies
- Postage and handling
- Speaker fees and honoraria
Non-allowable expenses include:
- Food or beverages (except travel per diem)
- Furniture
Reporting Requirements
A final report, including a blog/newsletter article, must be submitted within 30 days of completion of the project. Award recipients are encouraged to take photographs for inclusion in the report and article.
Recipients agree to allow the NN/LM-MAR to republish reports. Reports must be submitted to rml@library.med.nyu.edu.
Important Information Funding decisions are based on need, amount to be funded, and availability of funds. In addition to the requirements listed in each Call for Application, the following requirements also apply.
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