AIA Society Outreach Grant Program

AIA Society Outreach Grant Program

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Archaeological Institute of America
Amount: Up to US $500
Last Updated: January 18, 2026

Summary

The AIA Society Outreach Grant Program aims to enhance public engagement with archaeology through innovative outreach activities. Open to all chartered AIA societies, the program funds events that promote archaeological understanding and attract new members. Grants of up to $500 are available, contingent on project costs, and multiple grants can be awarded each cycle. A final report is required post-event, emphasizing the importance of ethical practices and education in archaeology.

Overview

Mission Statement The AIA promotes archaeological inquiry and public understanding of the material record of the human past to foster an appreciation of diverse cultures and our shared humanity.  The AIA supports archaeologists, their research and its dissemination, and the ethical practice of archaeology.  The AIA educates people of all ages about the significance of archaeological discovery and advocates for the preservation of the world’s archaeological heritage. AIA Society Outreach Grant Program The AIA Society Outreach Grant Program encourages AIA societies to plan and implement outreach activities in their local community. Any event that promotes archaeology, the AIA’s mission, and focuses on public outreach and education will be considered for funding. Attracting new members to the AIA and the society should also be a goal. This grant is meant for innovative outreach programs, replicable by other societies and beyond the regular lecture program supported by the national office (see past projects). Funding Grants do not have a set monetary value. The amount awarded to a Society will be contingent on the estimated cost of the event or project being planned. Grant requests of up to $500 are currently being considered. A final report must be submitted within two months after the completion of the event. Multiple grants will be awarded in each cycle.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. The grant is available to any chartered AIA society.Use of FundsFunds may be used for any expense related to organizing and conducting the programs, these include but are not limited to: materials, travel expenses, honoraria, advertisements, and publicity. If funds are requested for a lecture, the Society should provide adequate explanation as to how this lecture is meaningfully different from the routine lecture series (e.g., involvement of new audience, development of new partnerships, educational programs, visibility in an attractive segment of the community or the like).

Ineligibility

Current officers and members of the Governing Board, staff, members of the Fellowships Committee and members of their immediate families are prohibited from applying for or receiving fellowships, grants, and other financial awards that may be offered by the Archaeological Institute of America.Grant money cannot be used for things like outside management (i.e. hiring an event planner) or for basic operating costs.