Funding Announcement: K-12 School Partnership

Call for Applications (CFAs): The National Network of Libraries of Medicine, MidContinental Region (NN/LM MCR), under contract with the National Library of Medicine, announces the availability of K-12 School Partnership funding.  The MCR plans to fund four awards up to $1,500 in Option Year 3 (May 2014-April 2015): Deadline for submissions is September 30, 2014. Recipients will be notified by October 7, 2014. Projects must be completed by April 30, 2015. Purpose: The purpose of this award is to support new projects or enhance existing collaborative projects between a library (public, community college, or academic health sciences) and a K-12 school entity (school library, school nurse, health/science teacher) involving National Library of Medicine health and/or science information that can serve as a model for other partnerships. Examples of projects include: Partnerships to provide access to health information to support health and/or science curriculum. Partnerships to conduct innovative health and/or science information outreach programs. Partnerships to benefit community access to health information. Partnerships to improve access to health information for underserved/vulnerable populations. Allocation of Funds: Reimbursements will be made to project leader upon receipt of invoice(s). Indirects and overhead are not allowable. Reports: Quarterly and final reports are required. Application: Apply online. Questions: If you have questions regarding this award, contact D...
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