The Somerset Archaeological and Natural History Society supports research and public understanding of Somerset’s heritage, with a strong emphasis on archaeology, local history, historic buildings, and natural history within the historic County of Somerset. Its funds are geared toward high-quality, place-based scholarship and heritage engagement, rather than broad charitable services, and it often supports projects that deepen knowledge of Somerset’s landscape, architecture, and natural sciences.
Small, program-specific grants from named endowed funds, typically up to about £2,000. Applications are accepted on a twice-yearly cycle for the Maltwood & Gray Funds, with deadlines on 31 January and 31 August; other funds use downloadable application forms and are administered by the relevant SANHS committee.
Match your project tightly to Somerset heritage priorities and the specific fund: natural sciences for Pat Hill-Cottingham, vernacular architecture for Williams, and archaeology/history/public access for Maltwood & Gray. Apply by the stated deadlines for the twice-yearly funds, and use the society’s downloadable forms or committee-specific process for the other programs; strong proposals will emphasize local relevance, research quality, and public benefit.
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Who can apply: Grant applications are invited from the heritage community; applicants do not need to be SANHS members. Projects should most nearly match the fund's purpose of promoting public understanding, interest, and participation in archaeology and history.
Who can apply: Grant applications are invited from the heritage community; applicants do not need to be SANHS members. Projects should most nearly match the fund's purpose of supporting high quality research into the archaeology and history of Somerset.
Who can apply: Grant applications are invited from the heritage community; applicants do not need to be SANHS members. Projects should further knowledge of the vernacular architecture of Somerset.
Who can apply: Grant applications are invited from the heritage community; applicants do not need to be SANHS members. The fund supports high quality research into the natural sciences of Somerset.
Who can apply: Applications invited from the heritage community. SANHS does not provide bursaries for private study but does provide grants to individuals and organisations. Full guidelines available in linked Grants Info PDF.
Deadline: 31 January and 31 August each year (for consideration in the following March/April and September/October).
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