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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">Dear colleagues,</span><span
style="color:black"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">The British Columbia
History Digitization Program (BCHDP) is now
accepting applications for project funding. The program,
initiated by the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre in 2006,
provides matching funds to support digitization projects that
make unique British Columbia content freely available. Since its
inception in 2006, the BCHDP has awarded more than $2 million of
matching funds for more than 250 projects.</span><span
style="color:black"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">In 2021, the program
awarded more than $160,000 for 18 projects. The wealth and
diversity of unique British Columbia content to be digitized is
impressive. The BCHDP will be accepting applications for the
2022/2023 funding year. Applicants can receive up to $15,000 of
matching funds for their projects. Multi-year projects are
accepted with each successive year going through the
adjudication process.</span><span style="color:black"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">Applications are due
by <b>Friday, December 10, 2021 @ 5:00 pm PST</b>. Information
about the application process as well as the guidelines and
application form are available on the <a
href="https://ikblc.ubc.ca/initiatives/bcdigitinfo/"><span
style="color:#954F72">BCHDP</span><span
style="color:#954F72;text-decoration:none"> </span><span
style="color:#954F72">website</span></a> (<a
href="https://ikblc.ubc.ca/initiatives/bcdigitinfo/bchdp-applicant-information/"
class="moz-txt-link-freetext">https://ikblc.ubc.ca/initiatives/bcdigitinfo/bchdp-applicant-information/</a>).
It is highly recommended that applicants consult the <i>Guidelines
and Instructions</i> as well as accessing the <i>Application Form</i> because
both are updated annually based on feedback from applicants and
the program adjudicators. </span></p>
<span style="color:black"> </span><span style="color:black">For more
information about the program and to view past projects, please
visit the </span><u><span style="color:#954F72"><a
href="https://ikblc.ubc.ca/initiatives/bcdigitinfo/">BC
History Digitization Program</a></span></u><span
style="color:black"> website (<a
href="https://ikblc.ubc.ca/initiatives/bcdigitinfo/"><span
style="color:#954F72">https://ikblc.ubc.ca/initiatives/bcdigitinfo/</span></a>).<br>
<br>
Best regards,<br>
<br>
Sunni<br>
</span>
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Sunni Nishimura (she/her/hers)
BC ELN BCHDP Support Service Manager
Coordinator, Partnerships - Arca
Manager - BC Electronic Library Network
Mobile: 778.237.6276
Skype: nishisunni
Email: <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:sunnin@bceln.ca">sunnin@bceln.ca</a>
Web: <a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="https://www.bceln.ca">https://www.bceln.ca</a>
I respectfully acknowledge the Squamish, Tsleil-Waututh,and Kwikwetlem Nations on whose traditional territories the BC ELN Office is privileged to operate.</pre>
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