BC History Digitization Program

The British Columbia History Digitization Program promotes increased access to British Columbia’s historical resources by providing matching funds to undertake digitization projects that will result in free online access to unique historical material from around the province.

The British Columbia History Digitization Program demonstrates the Learning Centre’s dedication to sharing knowledge and supporting education by making local information resources available to people throughout the province and beyond.

BC History Digitization Program: Complete our survey
The BC History Digitization Program is interested in getting feedback from current and prospective applicants in the form of a survey. We would like to invite you to fill out our survey (approximately 5 minutes) to provide your experiences about the program. The responses and data from the survey will be used to assess the […] Read More
BC History Digitization Program: 2021/2022 Call for applications
The British Columbia History Digitization Program (BCHDP) is now accepting applications for project funding. The program, initiated by the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre in 2006, provides matching funds to support digitization projects that make unique British Columbia content freely available. Since its inception in 2006, the BCHDP has awarded more than $2 million of matching funds for more than […] Read More
Announcing the 2020/2021 BC History Digitization Program Projects
Nineteen projects have been selected as the successful recipients of the 2020 -2021 B.C. History Digitization Program (BCHDP) funding awards. The digitization program, an initiative of the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre, was launched in 2006. It provides matching funds that help libraries, archives, museums and other organizations digitize unique historical items, including images, print […] Read More

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The B.C. History Digitization Program (BCHDP) is now accepting applications for the 2021/2022 funding year. The deadline for submission is Friday, December 18, 2020 @ 5:00 pm PST.

Information about the application process as well as the updated guidelines/instructions and application form are available in Applicant Information

Applicant Information | Recipient Information