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Recordings at Risk Grant Program is sponsored by Council on Library and Information Resources (CLIR). This program supports the preservation of rare and unique audio and audiovisual content of high scholarly value. This directly aligns with the digitization and preservation of oral histories.
Previous projects have included digitizing oral histories of diverse communities.
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Recordings at Risk • CLIR Recordings at Risk is a regranting program administered by CLIR to support the preservation of rare and unique audio, audiovisual, and other time-based media of public value through digital reformatting. Generously funded by the Mellon Foundation since January 2017, the program will run fourteen competitions from 2017 to 2026 and will award a total of $8. 75 million.
Awards range from $10,000 to $60,000 and cover costs of preservation reformatting for fragile and/or obsolete time-based media content by qualified external service providers. Eligible media may include but are not necessarily limited to, magnetic audio and video tape, grooved discs, wax cylinders, wire recordings, and film (with or without sound). Review our Frequently Asked Questions for more information on eligible projects.
Recordings at Risk encourages professionals who may be constrained by limited resources and/or technical expertise to take action against the threats of degradation and obsolescence. The program aims to help organizations identify priorities and develop practical strategies for digital reformatting, build relationships with partners, and raise awareness of best practices.
The thirteenth cycle of Recordings at Risk is open from November 3, 2025 – February 24, 2026. Get in touch: recordingsatrisk@clir. org .
Application Assessment Criteria An independent review panel, comprised of experts in a variety of domains and technologists with expertise in digitization and digital preservation, will evaluate applications using four primary criteria: The potential public impact of the project The urgency of undertaking reformatting to avoid risk of loss Potential for preservation The viability of the work plan and deliverables for preserving the content over time The approach to legal and ethical concerns affecting access CLIR and Shift Collective Announce Release of Recordings at Risk Evaluation Report CLIR Now Accepting Applications for Recordings at Risk; Competition Now Open to Canadian Applicants CLIR Funds 21 Digital Reformatting Projects Through Recordings at Risk Get news about CLIR Programs
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Academic institutions and other organizations that hold collections of rare and unique audio and audiovisual content. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Applications for Recordings at Risk Grant Program are due August 31, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Recordings at Risk Grant Program is funded by Council on Library and Information Resources (CLIR). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Yes — this listing is flagged as national in scope, so applicants across the U.S. may apply, subject to the sponsor's other eligibility criteria.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
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