Grant Funding Expression of Interest
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Grant Funding Expression of Interest supports regional maritime archaeology projects in the Eastern Mediterranean, funding research, skills development, and partnerships to advance marine cultural heritage.
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Funder: Honor Frost Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): July 2027 (Large grant deadline)
Funding Amounts: Grants over £70,000
Summary: Supports maritime archaeology in the Eastern Mediterranean through regional research, skills development, partnerships, and marine cultural heritage visibility.
Key Information: Each project must engage with at least one of the Foundation’s five evaluation criteria.
Description
The Honor Frost Foundation’s large-grant programme supports maritime archaeology in the Eastern Mediterranean, with a primary regional focus on Cyprus, Lebanon, and Syria. Large grants begin with an Expression of Interest and support work aligned with the Foundation’s broader themes of Regional Research, Capacity Building, and Developing the Discipline.
The programme values high-quality regional research and projects that strengthen the regional research environment. Its priorities also include skills development in conservation, dive training, marine geophysics, and databases; regional partnerships; interconnected activities delivering multiple benefits; and work that increases the visibility and value of marine cultural heritage. Funding is competitive, with a limited number of applications supported in each cycle and awards reserved for proposals trustees judge to be of the highest standard.
