Simpler Grants.gov #RFA-LM-26-003

NIH Seeks Regional Medical Libraries for National Health Information Network

The National Library of Medicine (NLM) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) is seeking organizations to serve as Regional Medical Libraries (RMLs) within the Network of the National Library of Medicine (NNLM). - Government Buyer: - National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Library of Medicine (NLM) - Scope of Work: - Operate as a Regional Medical Library (RML) to promote and support NLM and NIH initiatives - Provide professional development and training in biomedical information and data sciences - Build partnerships and support access to health information across assigned regions - Collaborate with the Network Coordinating Center (NCC) and Network Training Center (NTC) for network evaluation and training delivery - Products/Services Requested: - Regional Medical Library services (7 awards anticipated) - Notable Requirements: - Applicants must demonstrate strong competencies in partnership building, biomedical information, and data sciences - Institutional connections with a health science library are required - Open to a wide range of organizations, including businesses, nonprofits, educational institutions, government entities, and tribal organizations - Funding: - Total program funding is $4,200,000, with a minimum of $600,000 per award - No specific OEMs or commercial products are referenced, as this is a grant for service and outreach activities

Description

The National Library of Medicine (NLM) is soliciting applications for Regional Medical Libraries (RMLs) as part of the Network of the National Library of Medicine (NNLM). The RMLs will promote and support NLM and NIH initiatives, products, and services by building partnerships, providing professional development, and supporting access to health information. The RMLs will collaborate with the Network Coordinating Center and Network Training Center to evaluate progress and execute training programs. This funding opportunity aims to enhance public understanding and use of NIH-supported information and data resources.

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