Two grants are available in the fall 2014 cycle with up to $1,500 to be awarded per grant. The funds may be used for stand-alone projects, pilots or start-up financing for larger projects, or for a significant component of a larger project. Collaborativeprojects and those proposed by groups, whether or not affiliated with an organization or institution, are encouraged. Of particular interest are innovative projects with results that can have broad impact and be shared with the global community. Categories to be considered for funding include, but are not necessarily limited to, the following:
Image Cataloging and Metadata
Data Standards
Digital Archives
Digitization Projects of Special and/or Unique Collections (Educational Institutions, Libraries, Museums)
Visual Literacy
Pedagogy and Technology
Intellectual Property Rights
http://vrafoundation.org.s119319.gridserver.com/index.php/grants/project_grants/
For consideration, please submit your application to Betha Whitlow, [log in to unmask], by Wednesday, November 5, 2014, 11:59 Pacific Time. The recipients of the VRAF Project Grants will be announced by Wednesday, December 17, 2014.If you have further questions about the Project Grant Program or the application process, please contact: Betha Whitlow, VRA Foundation Board of Directors, [log in to unmask], phone: 314-935-5256.
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