Stevan B. Dana Project Grants-Israel
Forecasted
Stevan B. Dana Project Grants-Israel support ASOR-affiliated archaeological teams with fieldwork, equipment, and off-season research funding to help launch smaller projects and complete focused work.
Funder: American Society of Overseas Research
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $5,000 per award; three awards totaling $15,000 in the 2026 cycle
Summary: Supports ASOR-affiliated archaeological projects in Israel with funding for fieldwork, equipment, and off-season research or analysis.
Key Information: Applicants must be project directors or senior staff of ASOR-affiliated projects in Israel.
Description
The Stevan B. Dana Project Grants for Israel are administered by the American Society of Overseas Research (ASOR) through a fund established in 2021. The program supports ASOR-affiliated archaeological excavation and field projects in Israel, with particular emphasis on helping newer and smaller projects get started. Larger projects may also receive support for discrete components that can be completed with an award.
Funding can cover a piece of equipment, a focused smaller initiative within a broader excavation, or off-season research and analysis. Previous awards illustrate this scope, supporting excavations at Tel Hadid and Tel Shaddud, research on cultivation strategies at Khirbet Beit Loya, and radiocarbon analysis of ritual pool plasters at Sepphoris.
