WWII pillbox

Grants

CBA East awards small grants in support of archaeological study.  We are keen to support a broad range of activities and particularly wish to promote education, research, public awareness and participation in archaeology in the region.  The criteria are flexible and appropriate for individuals or newly formed groups seeking funding for training, help with investigating potential sites, or informal publication of initial work.  Applications from young people who live in the region are welcome.

The application should include:

1)  Short descriptive title for the work (max 25 words).

2)  Name and postal address, together with an e-mail address and telephone number (to be used only in connection with this application).

  • Where the application is on behalf of a group, indicate the name of the group, when it was formed, and its objectives, and the role of the applicant in the group.
  • where the application is by an individual, indicate the general level of activity e.g. A level, undergraduate etc.

3)  Full description of the project, including

  • the geographic area to be studied;
  • brief research aims and objectives;
  • the current status (when it is expected to start, or if already running when it started, and predicted duration);
  • your website or blog (if available).  CBA East would like to provide a link to projects we support;
  • if an ongoing project, an electronic copy of any report so far prepared (ideally in Word or .pdf format); and
  • an indication of the reason financial support is required (e.g. pottery identification, publication of leaflet).

4)  The amount of grant sought, and whether funding is currently being sought from other sources.

Applications should be submitted by e-mail to cbaeast@archaeologyuk.org. These will normally be acknowledged within fourteen days, indicating either that the application meets the criteria, or with a request for more information.  All valid applications will then be considered at the next committee meeting.

  • Successful applicants are asked to include the CBA East logo or similar acknowledgement on their publicity material, website, etc.
    If appropriate, whilst the project is ongoing, we would like to arrange a site visit for members
  • When the project is completed, we ask that a short report (approx 250-500 words) with supporting photographs be provided for our own website, newsletter and archive.
  • A short presentation (approx 15 min) at the Group’s AGM, which is normally held in May.  In view of Government restrictions, the AGM may be held remotely.

The above is intended to be a guide, and to provide an opportunity for those new to archaeology to practise relevant skills.  We look forward to hearing from you, and hope to be able to support your project.