Archaeological and Ethnographic Field Research
Agency: National Endowment for the Humanities
Assistance Listings
- 45.161 -- Promotion of the Humanities Research
Archived opportunityLast Updated: May 13, 2026
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Description
The Archaeological and Ethnographic Field Research program provides funding to conduct empirical research in the United States or abroad in order to answer questions of importance to the humanities. While the dissemination of results through publications and other media is the ultimate expectation of these awards, the program supports field costs such as travel, accommodation, field staff and equipment, and salary replacement for the project director and collaborating scholars.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Government
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
- State governments
- City or township governments
- County governments
- Special district 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
Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| Fieldwork_2024_and_2025_NOFO_032125.pdf | Archaeological and Ethnographic Field Research 2025 Funding Opportunity | Mar 21, 2025 08:19 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
https://www.neh.gov/program/archaeological-and-ethnographic-field-research
Archived: June 19, 2024
Award
$800,000
Program Funding
6
Expected awards
$1
Award Minimum
$150,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
20240925-RFW
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
No
Funding instrument type:
Grant
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
--
Category of Funding Activity:
Humanities
Category Explanation:
--
History
Version:
2
Posted date:
October 19, 2023
Archive date:
June 19, 2024
