Digital Preservation Coalition launches new Research & Development Fund | Call for Proposals now open!

[Angela Puggioni]

The Digital Preservation Coalition (DPC) is pleased to share news of the DPC Research & Development (R&D) Fund, a new grants programme available to DPC Members. The Fund supports small, practical projects that advance digital preservation practice and produce openly accessible outputs for the wider community.

For the 2025–2026 round, £30,000 is available, offered as up to three grants of £10,000 each. The Call for Proposals is now open.

While only DPC Full Members can lead an application, collaborative projects involving Associate Members or non-members are very welcome, provided a Full Member is the lead applicant. This opens opportunities for organizations across the sector to partner on focused R&D work.

Full details, including the Call for Proposals, eligibility information, timeline and the Application Form,  are available at:
https://www.dpconline.org/digipres/discover-good-practice/research-and-development-fund

Deadline: Monday 16 February 2026, 23:59 (anywhere in the world)

For questions about the Fund or application process, please contact DPC's Head of Good Practice Garth Stewart at garth....@dpconline.org

About the Digital Preservation Coalition
The DPC is an international charitable foundation which supports digital preservation, helping its members around the world to deliver resilient long-term access to digital content and services through community engagement, targeted advocacy work, training and workforce development, capacity building, good practice and standards, and through good management and governance. Its vision is a secure digital legacy.

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Kind regards/Met vriendelijke groet,

Angela Puggioni
Community Engagement Manager

Digital Preservation Coalition

https://www.dpconline.org/

Email: angela....@dpconline.org

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