Archaeological and Ethnographic Field Research
Agency: National Endowment for the Humanities
Assistance Listings
- 45.161 -- Promotion of the Humanities Research
Closed opportunityLast Updated: May 13, 2026
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Description
The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Division of Research Programs is accepting applications for the Archaeological and Ethnographic Field Research program. 41T41TThe purpose of this program is to provide funding to conduct empirical research in the United States or abroad in order to answer questions of importance to the humanities. While the ultimate expectation of such awards is the dissemination of results through publications and other media, the program supports field costs such as travel, accommodation, field staff, field equipment, and salary replacement for the project director and collaborating scholars.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Government
- State governments
- Special district governments
- City or township governments
- County governments
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
Education
- Public and state institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
Nonprofit
- Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)
Additional information
See C. Eligibility Information in the Notice of Funding Opportunity.
Grantor contact information
Description
Division of Research Programs
National Endowment for the Humanities
400 Seventh Street, SW
Washington, DC 20506
202-606-8200
fieldwork@neh.gov
fieldwork@neh.gov
Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| Archaeological_and_Ethnographic_Field_Research_NOFO_2021_20210930-RFW.pdf | Archaeological and Ethnographic Field Research Notice of Funding Opportunity | Jun 10, 2021 06:37 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
https://www.neh.gov/program/archaeological-and-ethnographic-field-research
Closed: September 29, 2021
Award
$800,000
Program Funding
6
Expected awards
$1
Award Minimum
$150,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
20210929-RFW
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
No
Funding instrument type:
Grant
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
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Category of Funding Activity:
Humanities
Category Explanation:
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History
Version:
2
Posted date:
June 2, 2021
Archive date:
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