The Connecticut History Online (CHO) project began as a collaboration between three institutions to digitize and provide online access to items from their collections. Over time, the goals expanded to include more partner institutions and a wider range of materials. While grants provided initial funding, sustainability has been an ongoing challenge requiring the addition of new partners, permanent staff, and a nonprofit structure. Lessons learned include the importance of long-term funding commitments, allowing time for new partners to join, and having some partners take leadership roles to serve the broader group's interests.

1. From Project to Program: Connecticut History Online http://www.cthistoryonline.org

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