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Digital Michigan​ Newspaper Grant Program

Central Michigan University’s Clarke Historical Library is pleased to offer an award to improve access to a Michigan newspaper. The funds will be used for:

  • ​Scanning and placing online up to 4,000 pages of a previously microfilmed Michigan newspaper
  • ​Microfilming, scanning, and placing online up to 2,000 pages of a Michigan newspaper
If you are interested in applying, or would like more information please contact us at ClarkeMicrofilm@cmich.edu​ or download an application form here or call (989) 774-7604.

Applications for 2018-2019 will be accepted between October 1 and November 2, 2018. In January 2019, up to five communities whose newspapers have been nominated will be encouraged to show their support by voting electronically or by mailing a Michigan picture postcard to the Clarke. The newspaper that receives the most votes will be selected and included in the Clarke Historical Library’s Michigan Digital Newspapers Database, found at https://digmichnews.cmich.edu/.
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This grant is made possible by the Robert and Susan Clarke Endowment.

​​​​​​​​​MDNP.pngPlease click on the following links to view the submissions of the past finalists and winners of the Michigan Digital Newspaper Grant:

2014 - Cheboygan​
​2015 - Milford​​​​
​2016​ - Alpena
2017 - L'Anse
2018 - Saugatuck
2019 - Your Town ​

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