Beyond Boundaries: Expanding SAADA's Business Model for America's Immigrant Communities

South Asian American Digital Archive

SAADA's staff at the Archives Month Philly event at the Free Library's Parkway Central Branch. Photo courtesy of SAADA.

Participants at SAADA's Board Game Extravaganza event in April 2025 played a prototype of Memory Bucket—SAADA's intergenerational storytelling board game. Photo courtesy of SAADA. — Participants at SAADA's Board Game Extravaganza event in April 2025 played a prototype of *Memory Bucket*—SAADA's intergenerational storytelling board game. Photo courtesy of SAADA.

A member of the SAADA team presents about the First Days Project—sharing stories about immigrants' first days in the U.S.—to middle school students at Carver Engineering & Science School in Philadelphia. Photo courtesy of SAADA. — A member of the SAADA team presents about the *First Days Project*—sharing stories about immigrants' first days in the U.S.—to middle school students at Carver Engineering & Science School in Philadelphia. Photo courtesy of SAADA.

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Grant Year

Grant Amount $72,000

Status Forthcoming

Updated March 10, 2026

In a year-long study, SAADA seeks to leverage its community archiving expertise to create revenue-generating products and services that help tell the stories of America’s diverse immigrant populations. Working with consultants to conduct market research, SAADA develops program models that meet the need for heritage preservation and intergenerational storytelling while establishing a plan for expanded reach and sustainable income.

The total grant amount represents project funding plus an additional 20% in unrestricted general operating support.

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South Asian American Digital Archive

The South Asian American Digital Archive (SAADA) is dedicated to creating a more inclusive society by giving voice to South Asian Americans through documenting, preserving, and sharing stories that represent their unique and diverse experiences. SAADA offers programs, events, and a digital repository of historically significant documents, newspapers, photographs, audio and video recordings, and other ephemera relating to those in the US who trace their heritage to India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Bhutan, Maldives, and the many South Asian diaspora communities across the globe.

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