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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certification in Artificial Intelligence for Healthcare Professionals at University of Puerto Rico Medical Science Campus | Universidad de Puerto Rico | Background and Significance This project aims to establish a fully online, asynchronous "Certification in Artificial Intelligence for Healthcare Professionals" at the Medical Sciences Campus of the University of Puerto Rico (UPR-MSC), which could also serve as a valuable resource for the Network of the National Library of Medicine (NNLM) in training its members. By leveraging this certification, NNLM could promote and facilitate AI literacy for health information seeking, particularly in consumer health. The certification will be developed and implemented using existing resources at… | |||
| Sweet and Salty: A Tale of Imbalance in the Twin States | Gulf South Center for Community Engaged Health Research and Innovation at the University of Southern Mississippi | In supporting NNLM’s initiative to enhance health literacy by increasing public access to reliable health information and improving health professionals’ ability to find and use high-quality biomedical resources, we will leverage engaging, community-driven efforts such as the Sugar and Sodium Shockers to attract and connect individuals with essential NNLM materials. This interactive display raises awareness about the impact of added sugars and sodium on overall health through hands-on activities and engaging visual displays, helping participants identify high-sugar and high-sodium foods,… | |||
| Disaster Preparation: A Prescription for Readiness and Survival | Alliance Charitable Foundation | The goal of this project is to make ample use of the biodiversity and environmental kits produced by NNLM to enhance awareness and readiness of disaster preparedness throughout the state of Mississippi by developing a handbook will be widely distributed both in hard copy and digital form at libraries throughout the state. Mississippi, a tornado-prone, has the geographical misfortune of being situated within a major fault line, (the New Madrid Seismic Zone). In Mississippi, the peak tornado season is historically during the spring months, from March through May, with a secondary season in… | |||
| NORTH ALABAMA ACCESS TO HEALTH LITERACY AND RESOURCES | North Alabama Area Health Education Center (AHEC) | North Alabama AHEC seeks to increase health and digital literacy among rural, high-need communities within its service area with a focus on minority, older adults and populations with limited access to medical care. The project will include conducting in-person needs assessments, developing a community resource guide, and promoting content from the National Library of Medicine—particularly MedlinePlus, including its Spanish-language resources. Information gathered from the community will be used to inform those who work with these populations about their specific needs, effective… | |||
| Resiliencia Comunitaria Post-Emergencias (Community Resilience Post Emergencies) | Apoyo y Servicios Integrados, Inc. | (Updated - Nick Vera - 8/28/25) Community Resilience Post-Emergencies is a community-based initiative led by Apoyo y Servicios Integrados Inc. (ASI) aimed at addressing the mental health needs of Spanish-speaking populations in Puerto Rico following natural disasters and public health emergencies. This project provides mental health first aid training to community members, empowering them to recognize signs of trauma and stress, deliver immediate emotional support, and effectively utilize authoritative mental health information regarding anxiety, PTSD,… |