The Funk Foundation Research Grant Cycle for 2026-2027

The Robert E. Funk Memorial Archaeology Foundation, Inc., announces its 2026-2027 grant application and funding cycle for research grants of $1000 up to $3000.

The Funk Foundation supports archaeological research conducted in New York State or on archaeological collections from New York State. Grants can be used to support small stand-alone archaeological research projects or studies that are parts of larger investigations. Previous Funk Foundation grants have funded a range of research projects including artifact collections studies, faunal analysis, radiocarbon dating, artifact petrography, stone tool microwear, remote sensing, and isotopic and geochemical analyses.

Grant applications for the 2026-2027 funding cycle must be received by December 4, 2026. Applications will be reviewed in a competitive process by the Funk Foundation Board of Directors. Award decisions will be made by December 21, 2026. Guidelines for grant applications and format can be downloaded here. Before preparing and submitting an application, we strongly encourage prospective grant applicants to contact Dr. Jonathan Lothrop, Board President, [Jonathan.Lothrop@NYSED.Gov or call (518) 486-2992)] to discuss their proposed research.

The Robert E. Funk Memorial Archaeology Foundation, Inc., is a tax-exempt, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, dedicated to supporting archaeological research by professional, student, and avocational archaeologists.