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Different Users, Available Resources
MEAP provides open access to resources for the full life cycle of digital cultural heritage projects: from organization, to documentation, digitization and use. Whether you are looking for MEAP funding, ready to catalogue and organize a collection, starting to digitize, or excited to access digital collections, we can help.
We have rounded up our top resources for different users and different needs. We invite you to explore all of the available documentation.
Applying for MEAP Funding
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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. - about
Applicant Resources
Explore available grants and resources for completing an application. - default
Program Guidelines
These guidelines define the scope and eligibility requirements for the MEAP grant program.
Documenting Collections
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MEAP Metadata Template (Updated 2024)
All MEAP project metadata should be created using this template. - default
MEAP Metadata Handbook (2024)
Guidelines and information about best practices for metadata in library and digital collections, plus details related to MEAP-funded projects hosted at the UCLA Library - default
Template for Object-Level Inventory
This template provides guidance related to documentation and survey projects.
Digitizing Cultural Heritage
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Print Digitization
Guide to planning a print/image (flat object) digitization project. - default
Audio Digitization
Guide to planning an audio digitization project. - default
Video Digitization
Guide to planning a video digitization project.
