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Challenge Funding

Challenge Funding, supported by English Heritage and Cadw, aims to encourage independent, voluntary effort in making original contributions to the study and care of the historic environment.

Challenge Funding Damerham Hampshire project

Who is eligible?

CBA Challenge Funding is open to applicants in England and Wales.

Voluntary groups, societies and individuals are invited to put forward proposals to support new or existing innovative research projects, which will enhance the understanding of local heritage, and thus aid its future care.

Applicants can ask for up to £1,000.

Project case studies

See a selection of projects that have recently been awarded CBA Challenge Funding.

How to apply

To apply for Council for British Archaeology Challenge Funding, read the Guidelines below, and if you think you are eligible download the application form below and return to us via post or email, along with two referee letters.

If you have any queries, please contact us.

Challenge Funding Application Form (894.1K, .DOCX)
Challenge Funding Application Form

Challenge Funding Guidelines (342.1K, .PDF)
Challenge Funding Guidelines

Challenge Funding Application Form Wales (1.0M, .DOCX)
Challenge Funding Application Form Wales

Challenge Funding Guidelines for Wales (365.9K, .PDF)
Challenge Funding Guidelines for Wales

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