The Illinois Archaeological Survey is pleased to announce two grant opportunities for 2025! A Research Grant and a Native American Scholarship Award for up to $2000 each are now available to apply for. These awards are intended to promote the documentation, interpretion, and preservation of  the archaeological resources of the State, to disseminate information about the cultural heritage of Illinois, and to encourage professional development and ethics. 

The application deadlines are May 1st and are open to anyone to apply. Please submit applications to IAS president Thomas Loebel (tjl2@illinois.edu) For more information and instructions on how to apply please see:  IAS 2025 Research GRANT .pdf  and IAS Scholarship Award.pdf