[Endangered Languages Documentation Programme](https://www.eldp.net)

September 2026 (application deadline, projected)

Up to €10,000 per project; project duration 6–12 months

Funds digitisation and archiving of at-risk linguistic materials to preserve endangered language documentation.

--- ## Description Legacy Material Grants support the digitisation and archiving of legacy materials that document the world’s linguistic diversity and are at risk of being lost. These materials may include analog audio/video recordings, field notes, text collections, and photographs related to endangered or extinct languages, often held in private collections or small repositories lacking preservation resources. The primary aim is to safeguard, preserve, and make these materials accessible and discoverable, with a requirement that digitised materials be made openly accessible at the Endangered Languages Archive (ELAR). --- ## Due Dates - September 2026 (application deadline, anticipated/projected) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Maximum award: €10,000 per project - Project duration: 6–12 months --- ## Eligibility - Projects must focus on the digitisation and archiving of legacy linguistic materials (e.g., analog recordings, field notes, text collections, photographs) related to endangered or extinct languages. - Materials should be in private hands or small repositories without access to digitisation resources. - Only projects where materials can be made openly accessible at the Endangered Languages Archive (ELAR) are eligible. - Applicants may include researchers, archivists, or individuals with access to relevant collections. --- ## Application Process - Review the [guidance for applicants](https://optimyapp-public.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/s4gibzbop061/ELDP_GuidanceForApplicants_LegacyMaterialsProjects.pdf) for detailed requirements and instructions. - Prepare a proposal outlining the materials, digitisation plan, and timeline (6–12 months). - Submit the application through the ELDP grant portal (see program page for updates on the next call). --- ## Additional Information - The focus is on safeguarding materials at risk of being lost and ensuring their long-term availability. - The primary emphasis must be on digitisation and open archiving; projects developing collections in other ways are not eligible unless digitisation/archiving is central. --- ## External Links - [Legacy Material Grants program page](https://www.eldp.net/en/our+grants/legacy+material+grants/) - [Guidance for applicants (PDF)](https://optimyapp-public.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/s4gibzbop061/ELDP_GuidanceForApplicants_LegacyMaterialsProjects.pdf) - [Endangered Languages Archive (ELAR)](https://www.elararchive.org/) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Details | |----------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | General Inquiries | [eldp@eldp.net](mailto:eldp@eldp.net) | | Contact Page | [ELDP Contact Page](https://www.eldp.net/en/about+us/contact/) |

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