Council on Library and Information Resources: Digitizing Hidden Special Collections and Archives

Council on Library and Information Resources: Digitizing Hidden Special Collections and Archives

Application deadline: October 30, 2024, for initial applications
Geographic scope: United States and Canada, including territories
Grant amount: $50,000 to $300,000 USD
Description: Digitizing Hidden Special Collections and Archives: Amplifying Unheard Voices, a program of the Council on Library and Information Resources (CLIR), supports the digitization of rare and unique materials held by collecting organizations in the U.S. and Canada. For the 2024-2025 cycle, up to $4,000,000 in grants will be provided for projects digitizing materials in a variety of formats that enrich the public’s understanding of the histories of underrepresented communities, particularly those of people of color and other communities and populations whose work, experiences, and perspectives have been insufficiently recognized or unattended. Eligible applicants include nonprofit, academic, independent, and community-based organizations as well as government entities in the U.S. and Canada that collect, preserve, and share rare and unique materials with the general public. The program is generously supported by the Mellon Foundation.