Funding and Grants

The grant scheme for The Sphinx Foundation for Archaeological Research awards funding for (1) archaeological fieldwork (surveying and excavating) and advanced professional studies related to material culture; (2) conservation, preservation, and documentation; (3) and emergency conservation and intervention to preserve sites currently under threat of encroachment and destruction from environmental factors.  The grant application process will be announced annually, and the awards will reflect the available funding.  Please subscribe to receive the latest announcements regarding funding and application deadlines.

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SFAR's Large and Multi-year Grants

This category of SFAR grants fulfills our mission to support new and ongoing research and fieldwork that furthers our understanding of the Egyptian past.   The availability of these grants is dependent on current SFAR funds and the number of current single and multi-year grant recipients.  Please explore our current grant recipients and partners under the Fieldwork / Projects tab. 

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Archaeological Research and Fieldwork Grant​

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Conservation, Preservation, and Documentation Grant​

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Encroachment, Destruction, and Environmental Threat Grant​

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SFAR's Limited and Special Named Grant(s)

Emergency Fieldwork, Intervention, and Conservation Grant

​​Award Amount: $1,000-5,000

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​The Emergency Fieldwork, Intervention, and Conservation (EFIC) Grant is intended to assist ongoing fieldwork and research projects with emergency funding to cover expenses associated with unforeseen circumstances or costs that exceed the planned project or seasonal budget.  The EFIC Grant will assist with such limited expenses as: 

• Specialized Equipment and Supplies,

• Sampling and Analysis,

• Material Specialists and Conservators,

• Security, Fencing, Signage, and Other Protective Measures.

This is a limited one-time grant intended to assist in resolving unanticipated expenses the arise while research and/or fieldwork is taking place in Egypt or elsewhere.  The EFIC Grant is intended to assist with issues associated with conservation to preserve artifacts, features, collections, conducting diagnostic sampling and analysis, costs for specialists and conservators, site security, and measures to address encroachment and destruction from environmental factors.  Applicants are encouraged to review existing grant funding agreements and contact the associated agencies prior to applying for SFAR's EFIC Grant to ensure there is no conflict.  The final amount awarded is dependent on the available funds and the discretion of SFAR.  The EFIC Grant will remain open for submissions throughout the year. 
 

The application letter should outline the need for this work (related to the guidelines of the EFIC Grant), timeframe for completion, relevant credentials, and the exact costs, and any preliminary documentation (estimates and receipts), which will be further outlined in the report to be submitted no later than the nearest May 1st.  The applications for ongoing fieldwork projects are required to submit copies of paperwork detailing approvals to conduct research from the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, the Supreme Council of Antiquities, and other relevant Egyptian or foreign regulatory agencies and institutions.  Please download and review the application for full details regarding requirements and restrictions.  Please contact danielmwarne@sphinxarchaeology.org for questions regarding the application process and any issues submitting.