Fondo | Endangered Material Knowledge Programme - Arcadia Charitable Fund

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INTRODUCTION

The programme offers small and large grants to document material knowledge systems that are under threat and in danger of disappearing. This includes knowledge systems associated with the making, use, repair and re-purposing of material objects, spaces, architecture, performances and environments. In order to qualify for these grants, these knowledge systems must still be actively pursued, or at least practiced within living memory of the knowledge holders. EMKP does not support work to revitalise a lost or forgotten tradition.

Small Grants can last up to one year with a maximum award of £15,000. Small Grants are intended for projects that are focused on a specific/individual material practice and which are limited in scope. They are also suitable for initial pilot work to establish the nature and extent of material knowledge systems where these might not be previously known, or for early career applicants who are building new projects.

Large Grants can last up to two years with a maximum award of £70,000. Large Grants are suitable for mature projects where intensive and more diverse documentation is proposed, a larger team is needed, multiple strands of work are happening simultaneously and/or more time is needed to complete the documentation (e.g. because of seasonal cycles of working)

Documentation methods can include, but are not limited to, film, audio recordings, photographs, written notes, maps, 3D images, and drawings. Successful applicants must agree to submit digital copies of these records to the British Museum’s EMKP digital repository, which is open access.

Applicants from across the world can apply for grants irrespective of nationality, although they must be affiliated to an institution that can provide independent oversight and reports to EMKP. There is no restriction on where the proposed work can be carried out; however, strong preference is given to projects in regions and countries where there is limited financial support available for research.

APPLICATIONS

The next call for applications opens on Thursday 15th October 2020 and will close at midnight GMT on the 31st January 2021.

If you are considering an application for the 2020/2021 round of grants, please carefully consider the viability and ethics of conducting this work within the context of the Covid-19 pandemic before you apply. EMKP places the highest priority on the health and welfare of grantees, community members and knowledge holders, and will not support any projects that jeopardise this, or fails to plan appropriately. In your application will be asked to demonstrate what protective measures you will take in your proposed work.

All applications must be submitted online here

For detailed information on how to fill in the application and the process please read our guidelines here

For Frequently Asked Questions, see here

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