Get funding for your next digitisation project

Funding covers a vast array of material types that fall within three main categories: bound volume collections, archive collections, and photograph collections. Each of these categories contains a list of more specific material types. Part of the grant may also be used for the transcription of metadata and OCR (optical character recognition) data capture. Click below to find out whether your particular material type is covered: www.townswebarchiving.com/digitisation-funding-grant/funding-details#funding-covers.

Any organisation based in Great Britain, Northern Ireland, the Isle of Man, the Island of Jersey, the Island of Guernsey, the Island of Alderney can apply as long as you are working on behalf of public, private and charity archives, business/corporate archives, public and private libraries, museums or galleries. You can even apply if your institution or organisation has applied in the past. We do not accept applications from private individuals with personal collections or digitisation/scanning bureaus. For clarification, click below: www.townswebarchiving.com/digitisation-funding-grant/funding-details#who-can-apply.

To apply, simply submit the short form on the page linked below. You will then be sent an email providing access to your online application form. You can save and return to your application at any time: www.townswebarchiving.com/digitisation-funding-grant/apply-for-digitisation-funding.

Applications are selected by a panel of three judges with a vast array of experience in the cultural heritage sector. Each application will be assessed across four primary areas: Heritage need, Social/Community impact, Research value, and Improved accessibility. Further information about these primary areas can be found within the application form itself. You can find out more about our judging panel here: www.townswebarchiving.com/digitisation-funding-grant/funding-details#judging-panel

Yes, that’s absolutely right! For the third year running we have created a match funding pot into which £500 will be deposited for each eligible application received. From this pot, all eligible applicants will be able to claim up to £1,000, which they will match through additional funds. But this pot is very popular, so don’t delay in starting your project and claiming your match funding. When it’s gone, it’s gone!

TownsWeb Archiving have been expertly scanning and indexing cultural heritage archives for more than two decades. Over the years, we have seen how funding cuts have squeezed the sector, directly impacting collection holders. Our mission is to see archives safeguarded against damage and loss, opening up opportunities for access, discovery, and revenue generation. To find out more about TownsWeb Archiving, including our mission, vision, values and our team of expert digitisation technicians, click here:www.townswebarchiving.com/about-us