H. and T. King Grant for Archaeology of the Ancient Americas

The H. and T. King Grant for Archaeology of the Ancient Americas, administered by the Society for American Archaeology, supports archaeological projects across Latin America (exclusive of the US) that show promise for transformative contributions to the understanding of the indigenous cultures from Mesoamerica, Central and South America, and the Caribbean.

The Call for Proposals is open.
Complete applications with all materials must arrive no later than
November 14, 2024, at 11:59 a.m. Eastern Time.

2021 H. and T. King Grant Recipients

2020 H. and T. King Grant Recipients

  • Tamara Bray
  • Jennifer Grant
  • Salomón Hocsman
  • Angela Huster
  • Jessica Munson and Jill Onken
  • Alexandre Tokovinine


Prior to any award recommendation being finalized and publically announced, anyone recommended for an award, scholarship, or grant will be required to certify the following:

(a)  I am not and have not ever been the subject of a discrimination or harassment lawsuit or related administrative complaint that resulted in an adverse finding; and

(b)  I do not have and have not had a current or pending disciplinary action such as suspension or termination of registration, resulting from a Register of Professional Archaeologists’ grievance investigation.