Exhibit Award Grant

The Exhibit Award from the National Library of Medicine supports outreach and professional capacity building through conferences and institutional exhibits. Eligible applicants include members of network institutions and organizations serving specific states. Projects may focus on health literacy, equity, and diversity initiatives, aiming to improve health outcomes and awareness of health resources.

NOTE: RML staff are available for consultation and training on applicable NLM resources and potential projects. Ongoing until funds are expended or award end date.
Goals
NNLM’s main goals are to work through libraries and other members to support a highly trained workforce for biomedical and health information resources and data, improve health literacy, and increase health equity through information.
The NNLM Regional Medical Libraries (RMLs) and Offices rely upon partnerships. The award’s primary aims are to widen access to and awareness of health information resources, with a focus on those resources provided by the NLM. The programs are intended to help a variety of users:
With a focus on minority and other underrepresented populations and the healthcare professionals who serve themMake the most effective use of information and decision-support resources to promote healthy behaviorsPrevent costly and debilitating illnessImprove health outcomes when disease occurs
Purpose
The purpose of the Exhibit Award is to conduct outreach to the region through conferences or by hosting exhibits within their own institutions and to build professional capacity in support of the goals of the NNLM. Individuals may only be awarded once per annual performance cycle.
Potential Project Ideas
Depending on the Regional Medical Library (RML) you are applying to exhibit awards may be used to support:
Promoting awareness and use of health information resources and data. Particular focus should be on the goal of serving underrepresented populations, promoting health literacy, and seeking to increase health equity by reducing health disparities. It is recommended that you incorporate NNLM programs and resources when possible.Conducting outreach activities such as presenting at local meetings or exhibiting at community health fairs to promote NLM products and NNLM resources.Educational activities that relate to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and aim to prepare professionals to better serve underserved, minority and underrepresented communities.

Eligibility

Eligibility for IndividualsGenerally, members of network institutions apply for these awards but there are exceptions to this. This may include students, unemployed, or retired information professionals for instance. Consult with your RML/Office/Center for specifics.Eligibility for Organizations You must be a Network Member of the NNLM.Organizations, in most cases, are only eligible to apply for awards from the Regional Medical Library that serves the state in which they operate in. Please contact the RML/Office for further clarification.
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Ineligibility

Food, promotional items, and furniture are not allowable expenses.