The National Library of Medicine (NLM) is offering this grant, through a Cooperative Agreement (UG4), to establish and support Regional Medical Libraries (RMLs). These RMLs serve as the central component of the Network of the National Library of Medicine (NNLM), whose mission is to provide U.S. researchers, health professionals, and the public with equal access to vital biomedical and health information resources. This grant is for the purpose of enabling RMLs to carry out regional and national programs, including offering training, funding, and engagement opportunities for member organizations. RMLs assess audience needs, expand NLM’s reach, and cooperatively implement innovative approaches to serve diverse communities nationwide, particularly those experiencing health disparities and underrepresented in biomedical research, ensuring continuity for essential NNLM programs.
Opportunity ID: 327746
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RFA-LM-20-001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Regional Medical Libraries for the Network of the National Library of Medicine (UG4) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Education Health |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 93.879 — Medical Library Assistance |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 17, 2020 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jun 17, 2020 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 11, 2020 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 11, 2020 |
| Archive Date: | Oct 17, 2020 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Other Eligible Applicants include the following: Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions; Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISISs); Hispanic-serving Institutions; Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs); Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) ; Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Institutions) are not eligible to apply. Non-domestic (non-U.S.) components of U.S. Organizations are not eligible to apply. Foreign components, as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement, are not allowed. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institutes of Health |
| Description: | This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) invites cooperative agreement (UG4) applications for Regional Medical Libraries (RMLs) as the central component of the Network of the National Library of Medicine (NNLM). The NNLM consists of 7 regional medical libraries and thousands of member organizations located throughout the US. The mission of the NNLM is to provide U.S. researchers, health professionals, public health workforce, educators, and the public with equal access to biomedical and health information resources and data. The RMLs carry out regional and national programs in support of the mission. This includes training, funding, and engagement opportunities for member libraries and other organizations to carry out regional and national programs. Regionally, RMLs assess and interpret the needs of current and potential audiences to expand the reach and impact of the National Library of Medicine (NLM). As a group, the RMLs ensure continuity for essential programs of the NNLM, and cooperatively design, implement, and evaluate innovative approaches to serving the biomedical and health information needs of researchers, health professionals, public health workforce, educators, and the public in communities across the U.S., including persons who experience health disparities and populations underrepresented in biomedical research. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-LM-20-001.html |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
NIH OER Webmaster
FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV Email:FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV |
Version History
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Related Documents
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Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | NIH OER Webmaster FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV Email: FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FORMS-F | Use for due dates on or after May 25, 2020 | PKG00262247 | Aug 11, 2020 | Sep 11, 2020 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
327746 RR_SF424_2_0-2.0.pdf
327746 PHS398_CoverPageSupplement_5_0-5.0.pdf
327746 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_4-1.4.pdf
327746 PerformanceSite_2_0-2.0.pdf
327746 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_2_0-2.0.pdf
327746 PHS398_ResearchPlan_4_0-4.0.pdf
327746 PHSHumanSubjectsAndClinicalTrialsInfo_2_0-2.0.pdf
Optional forms
327746 PHS_Additional_IndirectCosts-1.0.pdf
327746 PHS_AssignmentRequestForm_3_0-3.0.pdf
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