[Archaeological Institute of America](https://www.archaeological.org)

Rolling

Typically $5,000 per grant; committee may award higher or lower amounts; funds must be used for direct project costs only.

Provides rapid, flexible funding for urgent interventions to protect archaeological sites worldwide from imminent threats.

No indirect/overhead costs allowed; recipient must not appear on the U.S. SDN List.

--- ## Description The Nancy Wilkie Emergency Fund for Heritage Preservation, administered by the Archaeological Institute of America (AIA), offers rapid-response grants to address urgent threats to archaeological sites globally. The fund supports immediate interventions where swift action can prevent irreversible damage due to development, armed conflict, looting, tourism, vandalism, or climate change. Funding is intended for direct costs of emergency measures, such as deploying protective materials, emergency documentation, or rapid conservation efforts, ensuring that critical heritage sites are safeguarded in times of crisis. --- ## Due Dates - Rolling (applications accepted at any time; decisions made rapidly due to emergency nature) --- ## Funding Amount - Typical grant size is approximately $5,000. - The committee has discretion to make larger or smaller awards as needed. - Funds must be used for direct project costs only; indirect or overhead costs are not permitted. - Payments can be made to NGOs, institutions, or, if necessary, individuals. --- ## Eligibility - Open to NGOs, institutions, and individuals worldwide engaged in archaeological site preservation. - The recipient of funding must not appear on the [U.S. Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control’s Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (SDN List)](https://sanctionslist.ofac.treas.gov/Home/SdnList). - Projects must address urgent, emergency threats to archaeological sites. - Funds cannot be used for archaeological surveys, excavations, field schools, salaries, excessive administrative/travel costs, or management plan development. --- ## Application Process - Applications are submitted via the [online application form](https://www.archaeological.org/application-nancy-wilkie-emergency-fund-for-heritage-preservation/). - Required information includes: - Applicant and organization details - Description and significance of the threatened site - Nature of the crisis and any known damage - Proposed safeguarding activities - Project budget (direct costs only; no indirect/overhead) - Up to 10 images/maps/drawings/photos (optional but encouraged) - Applicants must confirm the recipient is not on the SDN List. - Grant recipients must agree to share information for AIA outreach and publication and provide copyright-clear images. --- ## Additional Information - The AIA does not allow grant funds to be allocated to indirect or overhead costs. - Grants are discretionary and can be adapted to the scale and urgency of the emergency. - Recent recipients include projects in Turkey and Syria, reflecting the fund’s global reach. - The fund honors Nancy Wilkie’s legacy of archaeological site preservation and rapid response to heritage threats. --- ## External Links - [Program & Grant Details](https://www.archaeological.org/grant/nancy-wilkie-emergency-fund-for-heritage-preservation/) - [Application Form](https://www.archaeological.org/application-nancy-wilkie-emergency-fund-for-heritage-preservation/) - [AIA Site Preservation Program](https://www.archaeological.org/programs/public/site-preservation/) - [SDN List (OFAC)](https://sanctionslist.ofac.treas.gov/Home/SdnList) - [AIA Grants & Awards Overview](https://www.archaeological.org/programs/professionals/grants-awards/) --- ## Contact Information | Type | Details | |-------------|--------------------------------------------------------------| | Email | ebailey@archaeological.org | | Phone | 857-305-9350 | | Contact Form| [AIA Contact Page](https://www.archaeological.org/contact/) |

Nancy Wilkie Emergency Fund for Heritage Preservation

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