The TownsWeb Archiving Digitisation Grant
Welcome to the home of the TownsWeb Archiving Digitisation Grant. Our grant has attracted 600 applicants in the five years it has been running, benefiting over 80 organisations and awarding almost £80,000. Our grant has supported the digitisation of a long and eclectic list of valuable and rare heritage collections. Read on to find out how to make your own application.
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600
applicants5 years
and counting80+
organisations supported£77K+
funding awarded
Everything you need to know
Find out what awards are available, what is and isn’t covered, what criteria you will need to meet and what organisations are eligible, as well as the all-important opening and closing dates for our next funding round.
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Apply for our next funding window
It couldn’t be easier, simply provide your details to download our online application form and make a start on your funding application today. Complete at a time that’s convenient to you, save your progress, edit, and then submit.
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The History of our Digitisation Grant
From our very first winners back in 2016 to our latest success stories, follow our celebratory timeline.
Explore our funding journeyLatest Funding News

Our Digitisation Grant is taking a short hiatus for 2021!
September 7th, 2021 by Jess Sturman-CoombsAfter making a difference for more than 80 organisations over its five year period, and injecting well over £77,000 in grants and match funding, the TWA Digitisation Grant is taking a break for 2021.
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TWA 2020 Digitisation Grant: Winners' Announcement
December 9th, 2020 by Jess Sturman-CoombsAfter an incredible turnout to our Winners’ Announcement webinar, we are very pleased to be in a position to spread the good news far and wide. Read on!
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TWA 2020 Digitisation Grant: One week to submit your grant application
November 13th, 2020 by Jess Sturman-CoombsOne week to go! Only 7 days until our 2020 digitisation grant deadline! Find key dates and details, submit and sign up to watch the winners announcement LIVE!
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