This is a reminder that there is a November 1 due date for applications for funding in 2026 from the INSTAP SCEC Al and Mary Leonard Site Preservation Fund (https://instapstudycenter.net/about/grants/).
The Al & Mary Leonard Emergency Preservation Fund provides annual grants of up to $5,000 to support one or more projects on the island of Crete focused on the preservation of cultural heritage. Eligible uses of the fund include, but are not limited to, site conservation, the construction or repair of fences around sites, or the addition of bilingual signage to help visitors better understand the significance of an excavated site. The fund is available to individuals or groups actively involved in the preservation of Crete’s cultural heritage.
Applications will be reviewed and approved by an anonymous review committee. Priority will be given to projects that require immediateconservation or preservation. Award(s) will be announced by January 31.