Library and Archives Canada (LAC) yesterday announced the launch of the 2018–2019 funding cycle for its Documentary Heritage Communities Program (DHCP).
For a fourth year, LAC will invest $1.5 million through the DHCP.
The contributions support the development of Canada’s archival, library and museum communities, and the professional associations that represent them, by increasing their capacity to preserve, provide access to and promote documentary heritage. Since 2015–2016, LAC has contributed $4.5 million to support 140 projects in Canada.
Guy Berthiaume, librarian and archivist of Canada, said, “We hope the proposals we receive are ambitious and innovative, so that the fourth funding cycle of the Documentary Heritage Communities Program is proof of the essential nature of Canadian memory institutions.”
The program aims to ensure that Canada’s continuing memory is documented and accessible to current and future generations by adopting a more collaborative approach with local documentary heritage communities.
There are two contribution categories within the program:
• Small contributions below $15,000 per project per funding cycle; and
• Large contributions between $15,000 and $100,000 per project per funding cycle.
Eligible organizations include the following:
• Archives;
• Privately funded libraries;
• Historical societies;
• Genealogical organizations/societies;
• Professional library and archival associations; and;
• Museums with an archival component.
Deadline
LAC invites all eligible organizations to submit their applications as soon as possible. The deadline for the 2018–2019 funding cycle is February 7, 2018, at 5:00 p.m., Eastern Standard Time.
Guidelines
Interested groups can find the 2018-2019 guidelines, FAQs and a link to the program’s new online application portal on the LAC website. This site also includes information on the DHCP, including eligibility criteria for organizations and initiatives. Applicants may contact LAC at 819-997-0893 or 1-844-757-8035, or by email at bac.contributions.lac@canada.ca before submitting a funding application under the DHCP.
