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Opportunity Summary:

The NLM Information Resource Grants to Reduce Health Disparities (G08) funding opportunity (RFA-LM-10-001) is a discretionary grant program from the National Library of Medicine (NLM), part of the National Institutes of Health, aimed at reducing health disparities by improving access to high-quality health information. The central idea is that when people can actually find, understand, and use reliable health information, they are better equipped to make informed health decisions. This program specifically targets health disparity populations and also supports efforts that help the health care providers serving those communities. Rather than focusing on clinical research, the opportunity centers on building and delivering practical information resources that make a real difference in how underserved communities access and use health information.

Projects funded under this announcement are expected to leverage computer and information technology along with the capabilities and expertise of health sciences libraries. In practice, that means applicants are encouraged to design or strengthen information systems, tools, services, training, or dissemination approaches that make health information more reachable, more understandable, and more usable for the intended audiences. The announcement emphasizes "useful, usable, understandable" information, which signals that NLM is looking for more than just providing content; the information should be accessible in ways that fit the language, literacy levels, cultural context, and practical needs of the populations experiencing disparities. Another consistent theme is reaching both consumers and the providers who care for them, reflecting the expectation that improved information flow can support better communication, better care decisions, and stronger health outcomes.

The award mechanism is the NIH G08 resource grant, which is generally used to support resource-development efforts rather than hypothesis-driven biomedical research. NLM anticipated making approximately 5 to 7 awards, with an estimated total program funding level of about $700,000, though awards ultimately depend on the availability of appropriated funds and the presence of enough high-quality, competitive applications. No cost sharing or matching is required, which lowers the financial barrier for many organizations and partners that may serve under-resourced communities.

A notable feature of this opportunity is its stated preference for strong involvement of health sciences libraries. Applications that clearly integrate library expertise, library-led outreach, or partnerships with health sciences library systems are positioned more favorably. In addition, preference is also given to applications submitted by, or substantially involving, minority-serving institutions, reinforcing the program's emphasis on equity, community relevance, and strengthening the capacity of institutions that serve populations affected by health disparities.

Eligibility is broad and includes a wide range of public and private entities. Eligible applicants listed include state, county, city/township, special district, and certain tribal governments; public and private institutions of higher education; independent school districts; public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; nonprofits (both with and without 501(c)(3) status, with the usual caveats); and other entities as described in the full announcement. The eligibility section also highlights additional categories such as Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic-Serving Institutions, Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian-Serving Institutions, faith-based or community-based organizations, regional organizations, eligible federal agencies, and U.S. territories or possessions. Taken together, this wide eligibility scope supports multi-sector partnerships where libraries, schools, community groups, academic institutions, and local governments can collaborate to reach communities experiencing disparities.

Key administrative details from the announcement include a posted date of May 13, 2010, and an application due date (closing date) of July 14, 2010, with an archive date of August 14, 2010. The program is associated with CFDA number 93.879 (Medical Library Assistance). Applicants who had trouble accessing the opportunity were directed to NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster contacts, and the full announcement was hosted through the NIH grants guide site.

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