Antiquities Endowment Fund (AEF)
The ARCE Antiquities Endowment Fund supports research, conservation, and documentation projects advancing the preservation and understanding of Egypt’s cultural heritage over 100 years old.
Funder: American Research Center in Egypt
Due Dates (Anticipated): December 2026 (draft proposal, encouraged) | February 2027 (final application, submit via Submittable by 12:00 midnight EST)
Funding Amounts: Up to $100,000 for conservation/excavation/preservation; $75,000 for training Egyptian personnel; $25,000 for student training; $30,000 for publication subsidies; project duration up to one year.
Summary: Supports projects for the conservation, preservation, documentation, and dissemination of knowledge about Egypt’s cultural heritage over 100 years old.
Description
The Antiquities Endowment Fund (AEF) is an annual grant program administered by the American Research Center in Egypt (ARCE) to support the conservation, preservation, documentation, and dissemination of knowledge about Egypt’s cultural heritage. The program funds highly focused, professional projects that address the needs of Egyptian antiquities over 100 years old. Supported activities include conservation or protection of sites, buildings, or objects; training for conservators and students; and the production of publications or presentations. Projects conducted in Egypt are given strong preference.
