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