Deadline: 1/31/2020
Amount: $10,000–$50,000
Description:
The purpose of this program is to support the preservation of rare and unique audio, audiovisual, and other time-based media of high scholarly value through digital reformatting. Awards will help institutions identify priorities and develop practical strategies for digital reformatting, building relationships with partners, and raising awareness of best practices. Funds will cover costs of preservation reformatting for fragile and/or obsolete time-based media content by qualified external service providers. Eligible media include magnetic audio and video tape, grooved discs, wax cylinders, wire recordings, and film (with or without sound).
All award recipients must demonstrate a commitment to the long-term preservation of the digital files created through projects.