DigMich Newspaper Grant
2026 Digital Michigan Newspaper Award Program
The Clarke Historical Library is pleased to offer an annual competitive award to increase access to a Michigan newspaper through digitization. Michigan libraries, historical societies, museums, archives, and other nonprofit organizations holding runs of newspapers are welcome to apply.
The awarded application(s) will receive an amount of the following:
- For a microfilmed Michigan newspaper: Scanning and hosting online in the Clarke Historical Library’s Michigan Digital Newspapers Database
- For a print Michigan newspaper: Microfilming, scanning, and hosting online in the Clarke Historical Library’s Michigan Digital Newspapers Database
A committee composed of Clarke Historical Library staff, Library of Michigan staff, and a Central Michigan University faculty member reviews the applications and determines the awards. Results will be communicated in early February.
The 2026 Digital Michigan Newspaper Grant Program is made possible by the Clarke Historical Library’s Robert and Susan Clarke Endowment, with additional funding provided in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services through the Library of Michigan.
2026 Digital Michigan Newspaper Award Application
Submit your completed application via the online form by 11:59 pm, January 30, 2026.
If you would like more information about the grant program or our newspaper microfilm and digital services, please get in touch with us at ClarkeMicrofilm@cmich.edu or call (989) 774-4420.
The Library of Michigan created a newspaper digitization resource page that might be helpful as you prepare your application.