The National Recording Preservation Foundation
The National Recording Preservation Foundation (NRPF) promotes the preservation of and public awareness about recorded audio history. We work with public and nonprofit archives throughout the United States to celebrate and preserve cultures of sound and amplify shared audio heritage.
We fund grants to preserve at-risk audio collections.
As the 2024 National Recording Registry
is announced, consider a gift!
Audio Heritage
Community Catalyst
Current NRPF Initiatives
What Is at Stake?
Without action and dedicated resources, unique and irreplaceable audio heritage may be lost.
Audio Preservation Resources
Audiovisual media require special care and handling. NRPF does not directly preserve collections, but we can connect you to information that will help.
Sound Files Podcast
NRPF's first podcast episode is available now, and stay tuned for new episodes to post monthly in 2024!
NRPF Grants
The NRPF has awarded over a quarter of a million dollars to support the digitization and stewardship of at-risk audio collections.
