The Site Preservation Grant offered by the Archaeological Institute of America may be of interest to some of our readers. In the past, the grant has been awarded to projects such as a cemetery preservation and education project in the United States and a priory/cemetery preservation, development and tourism project in Ireland, so some Jewish heritage preservation and development projects could possibly be considered.
Be aware, however, that the AIA does not fund:
- — archaeological surveys
- — archaeological excavation (or the supplies to accomplish this)
- — field schools
- — salaries
- — proposals with more than minimal administrative expenses and/or travel costs
- — the development of management plans
Also, be aware that
**All applicants must either be current members of the AIA OR submit a letter of support by an AIA member in order for their application to be considered.**
Below we post the basic details — click here for full information, application rules, deadlines, etc.
Site Preservation Grant
This grant is intended to fund projects that uphold the AIA’s mission to preserve and promote the world’s archaeological heritage for future generations. The goal of the grant, which carries a maximum value of $25,000 to be awarded over the course of one to three years, is to maximize global preservation efforts and awareness through AIA support. The AIA is targeting projects that not only seek to directly preserve archaeological sites, but those that also emphasize outreach,education, and/or best practices intended to create a positive impact on the local community, students, and the discipline of archaeology as a whole.
Applying for an AIA Site Preservation Grant is a two step process. Grants are awarded on a semi-annual basis, please see table of deadlines below for exact dates.
Step 1. Submit a brief inquiry using our Online Inquiry Form
Inquiries will be acknowledged by e-mail and all inquiries will be reviewed by AIA staff. If accepted, inquiry applicants will be provided with an application which will include a detailed budget sheet to complete and return.
Inquiries will be accepted at any time and applications will be provided on a rolling basis as soon as an inquiry is approved. Please allow sufficient time for AIA staff to review your inquiry and respond as well as enough time for you to complete the application before the deadline. Inquiries received too close to the application deadline will be held over for the next grant cycle.
Step 2. Complete and return the application, provided by the AIA to candidates with accepted inquiries, with all attachments to [email protected] or to the mailing address listed below by the application deadline. Application materials must be received (not postmarked) by AIA headquarters by the deadline date, all applications arriving after the deadline will be held over the next application cycle.
**All applicants must either be current members of the AIA OR submit a letter of support by an AIA member in order for their application to be considered.**
To submit an application through the mail, please address the documents as follows:
Archaeological Institute of America
Attn: Ben Thomas
656 Beacon Street, 6th Floor
Boston, MA 02215