This grant is for the purpose of delivering useful, usable, and understandable health information to health disparity populations and the healthcare providers who serve them. The National Library of Medicine (NLM) seeks projects that leverage computer and information technology, alongside health sciences libraries, to achieve this goal. Recognizing the critical role of accessible health information in decision-making, the program prioritizes initiatives that effectively bridge informational gaps. Applications demonstrating strong involvement from health science libraries will receive preference, ensuring that resources are effectively channeled to empower individuals in underserved communities with the knowledge needed for better health outcomes and to make informed health decisions.
Opportunity ID: 153533
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RFA-LM-12-001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | NLM Information Resource Grants to Reduce Health Disparities (G08) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Education Health |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 5 |
| Assistance Listings: | 93.879 — Medical Library Assistance |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 15, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 22, 2012 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 22, 2012 |
| Archive Date: | Jun 22, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Small businesses For profit organizations other than small businesses Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) County governments Special district governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education State governments Independent school districts Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education City or township governments Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Other Eligible Applicants include the following: Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions; Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government; Faith-based or Community-based Organizations; Hispanic-serving Institutions; Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs); Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized); Regional Organizations; Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) ; U.S. Territory or Possession; 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: | The National Library of Medicine (NLM) solicits resource grant applications for projects that will bring useful, usable health information to health disparity populations and the health care providers who care for those populations. Access to useful, usable, understandable health information is an important factor during health decisions. Proposed projects should exploit the capabilities of computer and information technology and health sciences libraries to bring health-related information to consumers and their health care providers. Preference will be given to applications that show strong involvement of health science libraries. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-LM-12-001.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
There are no related documents on this grant.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93.879 | ADOBE-FORMS-B2 | ADOBE-FORMS-B2 | PKG00106070 | Apr 22, 2012 | May 22, 2012 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
153533 RR_SF424_1_2-1.2.pdf
153533 PerformanceSite_1_4-1.4.pdf
153533 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_3-1.3.pdf
153533 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_1_2-1.2.pdf
153533 RR_Budget-1.1.pdf
153533 PHS398_CoverPageSupplement_1_4-1.4.pdf
153533 PHS398_ResearchPlan_1_3-1.3.pdf
153533 PHS398_Checklist_1_3-1.3.pdf
Optional forms
153533 RR_SubawardBudget30-1.2.pdf
153533 PHS_CoverLetter_1_2-1.2.pdf
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