[Wenner-Gren Foundation](https://wennergren.org)

May 15, 2026 (Annual application deadline; projects begin Jan 1 following year)

Up to $80,000 per award; one grant awarded annually; nonrenewable.

Supports innovative, collaborative projects in anthropology that build capacity, foster public engagement, and have broad, lasting impact.

Applicants must hold a PhD in anthropology or a related field and be affiliated with an eligible organization.

--- ## Description The Wenner-Gren Foundation’s Global Initiatives Grant is designed to support pioneering, high-impact projects that address unmet needs in anthropology. The program prioritizes initiatives with the potential for wide and lasting influence, especially those that advance public anthropology by reaching broad audiences and building capacity within the discipline. Projects may range from short-term, targeted interventions to the establishment of sustainable infrastructure for ongoing public communication and engagement. The grant seeks creative, feasible, and inclusive proposals that contribute to the advancement of anthropological knowledge and its public visibility. From 2026–2030, priority will be given to projects in public anthropology designed to reach general audiences. --- ## Due Dates - May 15, 2026: Full application deadline for projects beginning January 1, 2027 *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - One grant of up to $80,000 is awarded each year. - Funding is nonrenewable. - There is no set limit on project duration, but a clear, feasible timeline is required. - Institutional overhead and administrative fees are not covered. --- ## Eligibility - The primary applicant must hold a PhD (or equivalent doctorate) in anthropology or a closely related field at the time of application. - Applicants must be affiliated with a school or organization capable of sustaining project outcomes. - Individuals of any nationality or country of residence are eligible. - Teams are welcome, but the primary organizer must meet the doctoral requirement. - Projects already eligible for other Wenner-Gren funding programs are not eligible for this grant. - Graduate students may participate as co-applicants but cannot serve as the primary applicant. - All applicants must comply with U.S. government regulations, including OFAC sanctions (see [OFAC Guidelines](https://wennergren.org/ofac-guidelines/)). --- ## Application Process - Applications are submitted online via the [application portal](https://wennergren.tfaforms.net/4966592). - The portal opens two months before the deadline. - Required materials: - General information about the applicant, collaborators, and project - Project abstract (200 words) - Responses to six project description questions (addressing aims, audience, methodology, impact, etc.) - Detailed budget (up to $80,000, with justification for each expense) - Project timeline and outcomes - CVs for applicant and collaborators - Project sample (e.g., media, exhibit mockups, etc.) - Optional: figures, bibliography, and demographic information - Applications must be in English. - If internet access is an issue, contact the Foundation at least one week before the deadline for alternative submission options. - Review process may take up to six months. - Successful applicants must provide any required documentation for projects in sanctioned countries before funds are released. --- ## Additional Information - The grant does not cover institutional overhead or administrative fees. - Proposals must be for projects not otherwise eligible for Wenner-Gren’s other funding programs. - Applicants may only have one application under consideration at a time and must complete all requirements for any existing Wenner-Gren awards before applying. - The Foundation has a [policy](https://wennergren.org/ai-policy/) regarding the use of Generative AI in applications. - Special documentation is required for projects in Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Syria, Venezuela, Crimea, Donetsk and Luhansk regions (Ukraine), and Russia. --- ## External Links - [Program Page](https://wennergren.org/program/global-initiatives-grant/) - [Application Portal](https://wennergren.tfaforms.net/4966592) - [Application Guide](https://wennergren.org/application-guide/global-initiatives-grant/) - [OFAC Guidelines](https://wennergren.org/ofac-guidelines/) - [Wenner-Gren Grants & Fellowships](https://wennergren.org/grants-fellowships/) - [Generative AI Policy](https://wennergren.org/ai-policy/) --- ## Contact Information | Purpose | Contact | |------------------------|--------------------------------------------------| | General Inquiries | inquiries@wennergren.org | | Program Questions | internationalprograms@wennergren.org | | Phone | (+1) 212.683.5000 | | Address | 655 Third Avenue, 23rd Floor, New York, NY 10017 USA | ---

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