Lawrence T. Geraty Community Archaeology Grants

The Lawrence T. Geraty Community Archaeology Grants are small grants to support projects that incentivize local engagement with protection, preservation, and presentation of archaeological sites in Jordan, with an initial focus on Madaba Plains Project sites. Grants fund community-based programs developed in partnership between local residents, excavation leadership, and the NGO Sela for vocational training and cultural heritage protection. Projects should demonstrate consultation with local authorities and affiliation with ASOR through its Committee on Archaeological Research and Policy, and either be ASOR-affiliated or in the process of becoming so.

Small project grants to support community archaeology activities such as training of site stewards, outreach programs, school engagement, income-generation projects, brochure development, and training in archaeological restoration and documentation.

Projects with involvement of local residents and excavation leadership or the NGO Sela, affiliated with or seeking affiliation with ASOR through its Committee on Archaeological Research and Policy; projects must include evidence of consultation with local authorities to obtain permits and stakeholder cooperation. Initial focus is on sites excavated by the Madaba Plains Project in Jordan.

Submit a project proposal demonstrating local partnership and evidence of consultation with local authorities; projects should have or be seeking ASOR affiliation through its Committee on Archaeological Research and Policy. (Application portal accessible via ASOR membership portal.)