The IAAA Permanent Fund has been in existence since 2000 and has awarded annual research assistance grants since 2004. These grants are open to avocational, professional, student, and educational groups for projects conducted within the state of Illinois. In 2017, the IAAA Permanent Fund will award two $400 grants. The deadline for grant applications is Sunday, January 15, 2017. The application form as well as guidelines and requirements for a grant are available on the IAAA website under the Permanent Fund link (www.museum.state.il.us/iaaa).

Please send any questions on the grants to Doug Jackson (dkjackso@illinois.edu)