Modern Endangered Archives Program

Archiving Tamil Fish Workers in Print
Magazines and booklets published since the 1960s trace the history, community life and traditional knowledge of fishing communities in Tamil Nadu.
Preserving Tijuana’s Culturo-Historical Archives
The Archivo Histórico de Tijuana documents Tijuana’s history, including images of people, buildings, political activism and public events as well as the City’s administrative office.

Program Resources

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How to Apply

MEAP is no longer accepting applications for the 7th round of funding. A new Call for Applications will open in September 2025.
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MEAP Applicant Handbook 2024-25

The updated MEAP Applicant Handbook includes details about the MEAP application process and shares resources for drafting a strong application.
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Applicant Resources

Explore available grants and resources for completing an application.

Record number of MEAP grant applications underscore value of global preservation funding
UCLA Library's Modern Endangered Archives Program (MEAP) preserves endangered cultural heritage worldwide
Digital collections help students reckon with the past
The Modern Endangered Archives Program's digitized collections help to advance UCLA's teaching and learning mission
Conference Recap: Building Connections and Sharing Knowledge
MEAP team members participated in numerous professional conferences in December and January, promoting funding opportunities and connecting with grantees.