This page includes awards made during the current NNLM award period (May 1, 2021 - April 30, 2026).
For awards made during the previous NNLM award period (May 1, 2016 - April 30, 2021) please visit Past Funded Projects.
To browse our open funding opportunities please visit Funding Opportunities.
| Name | Lead Organization | Project Summary | Project Start Date | Project End Date | State |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UT-READY: Utilizing Drone Technology for Readiness and Emergency Assistance in Disaster Response Operations at UTHSC | University of Tennessee Health Science Center | The proposed project aims to improve the use of technology for health information access and improve access to libraries and information services. Specifically, the project aims to enhance emergency preparedness and response at University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) by training selected UTHSC Police, Faculty, and Staff using drones. This project supported by the NNLM Emergency Preparedness and Response Award will use a community-centered model to promote awareness, education, and safety coordination for responding to emergencies. The… | Tennessee | ||
| Veteran Telehealth | Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center - White River Junction | The South Burlington (VT) Library is planning to open in a brand-new facility shortly. A number of VA staff (named in the attached Project Proposal) have been meeting periodically with South Burlington Library Director Jennifer Murray to discuss the inclusion of a Veterans' telehealth space in the new library, as well as the details of how it would work. | Vermont | ||
| Virtual Reality Diversity Equity & Inclusion | Northeast Georgia Health System - Fraser Resource Center and Health Sciences Library | The overall project goal is to improve physiciancultural competency through shared patient careProvide a one-paragraph description that summarizesexperiences. To accomplish the specific aims of thethe proposed project. Funded projects are displayed onproject, we propose a longitudinal diversitythe NNLM website and are provided by NLM in responsesimulation curriculum incorporating virtualto requests from NIH, HHS, OMB, Congress, and thereality (VR). By leveraging technology, coupledWhite House.with a diversity stimulation curriculum,physicians will be able to experience the… | Georgia | ||
| We Care Wellness | Pickens County Library System | We Care Wellness will educate the Pickens County community on how to navigate the Pickens County Library System’s (PCLS) online databases on Health and Medicine (MedlinePlus). PCLS will reserve the FREE room (For Research Education and Enrichment) located at the Pickens County Administration building. PCLS will provide in person cooking demonstrations and showcase the “We Care Wellness” kits that will be available for check out. All the “We Care Wellness” kits and cooking demonstrations will be on health topics that have been… | South Carolina | ||
| Welcome Baby! Expanding Language-Concordant Health Education Resources for New Parents of Diverse Populations in Worcester | Worcester Healthy Baby Collaborative | “Welcome Baby! Expanding Language-Concordant Health Education Resources for New Parents of Diverse Populations in Worcester” will help low-income parent(s) from racial minority and immigrant groups who are expecting a child or are within 1 year of delivery to gain educational resources necessary for the wellbeing of their infant. Our overarching goal is to reduce infant mortality in our diverse community. We know that reducing barriers and increasing access to clear and actionable health information can help us make meaningful strides toward that goal. | Massachusetts | ||
| Well Read, Well Lived | Moultonborough Public Library | Well Read, Well Lived is a series of programs that promote health literacy and social engagement for community members of the Moultonborough, NH area. Wellness Reads, a book club facilitated by a community health educator, provides adults the opportunity to explore and enhance their knowledge of various health topics through reading and community discussions. Tales and Travel Memories, an innovative book and reading program for people with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, brings together an underserved population for engaging dialogue with health professionals. | New Hampshire | ||
| Wisconsin Dental and Oral Care Health Information Project: Outreach to Amish and Mennonite Communities | D.R. Moon Memorial Library | In alignment with the NLM mission to improve access, use, and understanding of health information for a priority health need, the Wisconsin Stakeholder Advisory Group (SAG) proposes to improve dental and oral care hygiene and preventive care with the Amish… | Wisconsin | ||
| Women's Heart Health - Red Dress Sundays - InObservance of Heart Health Month | The Medi Community Resource Center | February is Heart Health Month, and throughout theentire month, we will be sharing information from subject matter experts that include but are not limited to medical and healthcare professionals, culinary experts, professional trainers and exercise professionals, Tri-county area houses of worship and many other organizations that serveAfrican American, Asian, Native American, Latinaand Caucasian populations to raise awareness aboutthe prevalence of this disease among thesecollective communities in urban, rural andunderserved areas. | South Carolina | ||
| Y4 Express Data Carpentries for Researchers and Students in Omaha, Nebraska | University of Nebraska Medical Center | The Data Carpentries workshops provide expert instruction for learners to use platforms, tools,and programming languages for the organization and analysis of data. Workshop participants aretrained to use computational techniques to work with large data sets using R, Python, and otherdata cleaning and organizing tools, such as OpenRefine. This project brings together thirtyresearchers and students for a two-day workshop in Omaha, Nebraska. The instructors forworkshops are certified through The Data Carpentries and are recruited to… | Nebraska | ||
| Y4 Health Information - Advancing Mental Health Awareness for Afghan Refugee Women through Mental Health Literacy Workshop | University of Oklahoma Tulsa - Schusterman Library | The project, "Advancing Mental Health Awareness for Afghan Refugee Women through Mental Health Literacy Workshop,” at The University of Oklahoma has a focused mission to promote mental health awareness for marginalized and underserved Afghan refugee women tailored to the unique needs of the population. Given the rapid increase in Afghan refugees, the high prevalence of mental disorders, and widespread misconceptions about mental health among this population, this initiative aims to (1) educate Afghan women refugees to dispel misconceptions and reduce the stigma associated with… | Oklahoma | ||
| Y4 Health Information - Harvey Health Matters: A County-Wide Health Advocacy Collaboration | Newton Public Library Kansas | The Harvey Health Matters Initiative is a comprehensive community health education strategythat includes in-person interactive workshops via a Health Fair, static displays for disseminationin the county, and online resources for added informational support. The initiative is designed tobe multifaceted in order to engage different populations throughout the community with theoverall goal of improved community health and increased health literacy. | Kansas | ||
| Y5 Express Hope and Healing: A Monthly Book Series on Hope and Positive Psychology | DANIEL BOONE REGIONAL LIBRARY | The Daniel Boone Regional Library (DBRL) proposes a six-month intergenerational program series from October 2025 through February 2026. This program will use a range of readings, including both fiction and nonfiction, to facilitate conversations around hope, positive psychology, and personal connections as tools for mental and emotional well-being for the public and library staff. We will kick off the programming with an event for library staff, to introduce the initiative and NNLM resources (including the Book Club) and to invite them to participate by reading the books and… | Missouri | ||
| Y5 Health Outreach Healthy Choices, Healthy Community: Empowering and Engaging Wyandotte County through Artistic Expression | Unified Government of Wyandotte County | The ''Healthy Choices, Healthy Community: Empowering and Engaging Wyandotte County through Artistic Expression" project seeks a $24,888 grant to engage the local community in education regarding prevention and positive health behaviors through an art contest to create a 2026 health department calendar. In partnership with the local public library system, the Kansas City, Kansas Public Library (KCKPL), the project will distribute art kits and materials to participants, inviting them to submit artwork inspired by themes of health promotion, such as healthy nutrition,… | Kansas | ||
| Y5 Outreach We are One - Somos Uno | Alliance for Progress | The “We are One”-“Somos Uno” project will address health literacy and access in the community to resources in the Network of the National Libraries of Medicine (NNLM) databases in the greater Dallas-Ft. Worth area. The “We are One”-“Somos Uno” project will leverage the Alliance for Progress current health education outreach efforts and our trusted position in the community to promote the NLM databases and other trustable web resources. Project staff will work closely with NNLM Region 3 to more meaningfully integrate NLM resources and will participate in relevant NNLM trainings to… | Texas | ||
| Y5 What do you do when an emergency strikes? Understanding how to act in high-stress situations. | University of North Texas Health Science Center - School of Public Health | This project includes the development of interactive training modules for Adult Basic Education students as well as Community Health Workers (CHWs) and Trusted Messengers (community leaders with the capacity to influence health in their roles, which may include a broad range of human service providers). The modules will focus on learning about handling emergencies (e.g., 911 calls) and role-play situations to prepare them for high-stress and catastrophic situations. In addition, students will understand when to use urgent care, emergency care, ambulance services, telehealth, 911,… | Texas |