H. and T. King Grant for Archaeology of the Ancient Americas
The H. and T. King Grant for Archaeology of the Ancient Americas funds innovative research on indigenous cultures in Latin America and the Caribbean, administered by the Society for American Archaeology.
Funder: Society for American Archaeology
Due Dates: November 13, 2026 (Full application submission deadline, 11:59 a.m. Eastern Time)
Funding Amounts: Up to $25,000 per project; most awards range from $15,000–$20,000; one-year funding period.
Summary: Supports transformative archaeological research on indigenous cultures in Latin America and the Caribbean (excluding the US).
Key Information: Applicants must hold a licenciado (Latin America) or PhD (outside Latin America); students are not eligible.
Description
The H. and T. King Grant for Archaeology of the Ancient Americas, administered by the Society for American Archaeology (SAA), funds innovative archaeological research projects that advance understanding of indigenous cultures in Latin America and the Caribbean, excluding the United States. The grant supports a broad range of research activities, including fieldwork, collection studies, laboratory analysis, and data synthesis. Projects should demonstrate the potential for transformative contributions to the knowledge of precolumbian societies.
