Institute of Nautical Archaeology: Project Funding Grant

Institute of Nautical Archaeology: Project Funding Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Institute of Nautical Archaeology
Amount: Up to US $7,500
Last Updated: August 23, 2025

Summary

The Institute of Nautical Archaeology (INA) offers project funding to support research and fieldwork related to maritime archaeology. They prioritize projects that contribute to the scholarly understanding of shipwrecks, especially those pertaining to Byzantine sites. Grants range from $5,000 to $25,000, with an emphasis on excavation documentation and artifact conservation. Applications must meet specific eligibility requirements, including the submission of a Dive Plan Application and publication responsibilities.

Overview

PLEASE NOTE: The application deadline for projects occurring in 2026 is October 1, 2025. Our Mission Bringing History to Light Through the Science of Shipwrecks The Institute of Nautical Archaeology is committed to locating, excavating, recording, preserving, and publishing shipwrecks and other archaeological sites of maritime significance all over the world. Research and Fieldwork The Institute of Nautical Archaeology (INA) is a non-profit organization formed for the purpose of promoting scholarly, ethical research on shipwrecks and maritime sites around the world. INA seeks to assist archaeologists and researchers by providing institutional backing for fundraising activities, loaning equipment, or providing modest grant funding for research and fieldwork.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Directors of INA-supported projects may be eligible for equipment loan from INA.Directors of INA-approved projects must complete a Dive Plan Application and have it approved by the INA Diving Safety Officer, no less than three months before the start of diving. Any funds awarded will not be released until this requirement is met.Directors of approved INA projects are required to submit articles for publication in the INA Quarterly and to provide content (text, images, maps, videos, recordings, etc.) for project pages on the INA website.Acceptable expenditures for INA-awarded funds include: travel and transportation, services, food and lodging, supplies, equipment, etc.