See the call for applications below and check out the Guide to Digitizing Newspapers for a step-by-step guide on how to undertake a newspaper digitization project!

Biz Gallo 

Statewide Digitization Initiatives Coordinator 

Library of Michigan, 702 W. Kalamazoo, Lansing, MI 48915
GalloB@michigan.gov | mi.gov/LMdigitization | 517-335-1402

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The Clarke Historical Library at Central Michigan University announces its annual competitive grant program to digitize a Michigan newspaper and upload it to the DigMichNews database. We welcome applications from Michigan libraries, historical societies, museums, archives, and other nonprofit organizations holding runs of newspapers.  Read more about the application requirements and submit your application online. Completed applications are due by 11:59 p.m. on January 30, 2026.

The Digital Michigan Newspaper Grant program is supported by the Robert and Susan Clarke Endowment, with additional funding provided by the Institute of Museum and Library Services through the Library of Michigan.

For more information, email ClarkeMicrofilm@cmich.edu or call (989) 774-4420, Monday–Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.