Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Grenville County Newspaper Digitization Project
Agreement Number:
2526-0110
Agreement Value:
$48,933.00
Agreement Date:
Apr 1, 2025 - Mar 31, 2026
Description:
i. The Grenville County Historical Society is digitizing newspapers from Grenville County (St. Lawrence River to Rideau Canal from Maitland to Cardinal and Merrickville to Kemptville) in order to document its history in a sustainable way. The newspapers date from 1901. Our goal is to make that history accessible to current and future generations.
Organization:
Library and Archives Canada
Expected Results:
In the short term, GCHS aims to preserve and protect its collection of newspapers and share them with the community on line. The expected outcomes are increased awareness of the County's rich history and 24-7 access to its documentary history.
Longer term - contractor Our Digital World has a secure server system for the storage of the display and text files and for the delivery of the online collection. Its team upgrades and keeps the web-based software current and agile.
Location:
Prescott, Ontario, CA K0E 1T0
Reference Number:
129-2025-2026-Q1-00014
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
118947944RR0001
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Recipient's Legal Name:
Grenville County Historical Society
Program:
Documentary Heritage Communities Program
Program Purpose:
The Documentary Heritage Communities Program supports the development of Canada's local archival and library communities by increasing their capacity to preserve, provide access to, and promote local documentary heritage.