About
The Association for Industrial Archaeology (AIA) is a UK-based organization dedicated to promoting industrial archaeology and heritage both nationally and internationally. With the tagline 'Giving our past a future,' the Association unites individuals, local societies, academics, and field professionals to support the development and sharing of knowledge about industrial archaeology. The AIA publishes Industrial Archaeology Review, the leading journal in the field, and operates a Programme of Awards and Grants to sponsor research, reward excellence, assist in the preservation and restoration of industrial heritage assets, and encourage research and publication. The organization also works to ensure the value of industrial sites is recognized in planning decisions.
Funding Opportunities
AIA Restoration Grants
The Association for Industrial Archaeology offers restoration grants to support the preservation and restoration of industrial heritage sites, structures, machinery, and artifacts. Since 2009, the scheme has allocated nearly £1,500,000 thanks to anonymous donors. The grants are divided into two categories: Major Projects with grants up to £30,000 (where the AIA grant must represent at least 20% of total project costs), and Small Projects with grants up to £10,000 (where total project cost, excluding volunteer labor, must not exceed £12,500). The grants support a wide range of industrial heritage including canal structures, railway buildings and equipment, vessels, mills, mining equipment, furnaces, and various industrial machinery. Projects must involve significant capital works allied to volunteer input and demonstrate real impact from the AIA funding.
AIA Research Grants
The Association for Industrial Archaeology (AIA) offers research grants to promote the study, preservation and presentation of industrial archaeology and heritage. The research grant scheme underpins the study aim of the Association by encouraging individual researchers to study industrial archaeology subjects, encouraging the development of industrial archaeology skills within commercial units, supporting local industrial archaeology and industrial heritage societies in exploring and understanding their local areas, and helping to develop the next generation of industrial archaeologists. The total fund available in any single year is £1,500 and multiple grants may be given up to this maximum in a single year. The AIA may consider part-funding a wider grant application or project as long as the AIA grant is a significant part of the larger application or project.
Restoration Grants
The Association for Industrial Archaeology offers restoration grants to support the preservation and restoration of industrial heritage sites, machinery, and structures. Since the scheme began in 2009, nearly £1,500,000 has been allocated to various projects thanks to anonymous donors. The grants are divided into two categories: Major Projects with a maximum grant of £30,000 (the AIA grant must represent at least 20% of total project costs), and Small Projects with a maximum grant of £10,000 (total project cost must not exceed £12,500, excluding volunteer labour). The scheme has supported a diverse range of industrial heritage projects including canals, railways, vessels, mills, mining equipment, and machinery. Regular updates on funded projects appear in IA News, the Association's quarterly bulletin.
At a Glance
- Total Funding Opportunities
- 3
- Active Now
- 3
- Source Domain
- industrial-archaeology.org
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