Grants

The Arizona Archaeological and Historical Society makes annual awards in three categories:

• Research Grants
• Travel Grants
• Scholarships

Eligibility

• Membership in the Society is required to apply for any of these grants.
• Applicants must be involved in study or research in one of the following disciplines: Southwestern archaeology, anthropology, American Indian studies, ethnohistory or history.
• Applicants can submit proposals for each grant category. Only one award will be granted per applicant per year.

Application Date

Applications for all grants are accepted between January 1 and February 15.

Award Date

Awards are announced in March.

RESEARCH GRANTS

Awards of up to $1,000.00 are available.

The Frank R. Orrell, Jr. Minority Research Grant, is available to those who self-identify as an ethnic minority in one of the following categories: African-American, Hispanic, Native American, Asian, Pacific Islanders, Multiracial. Applicants in this category may also be considered for the standard Research Grant through the same application process. If you would like to be considered in both pools please make sure you check both the Standard Research Grant and the Minority Research Grant boxes on the application form.

TRAVEL GRANTS

Travel grants are available to help cover the costs of travel to professional conferences and workshops. Awards are granted up to the amount of $300.00.

SCHOLARSHIPS

Student scholarship grants are available in amounts up to $300.00. Criteria for these scholarships include academic goals, planned course of study, and evidence of need.

For Further Information contact Deborah Huntley, Chair AAHS Grants and Scholarship Committee