Medium Grant Applications

Medium grants (between £10,000-£70,000) are considered three times per year, with the following deadlines.

  • April 1st
  • October 1st
  • January 1st

HFF strongly recommends applying early for these grants to allow time for feedback on your application. Decisions on your grants will usually be made within 3 months of the application deadlines.

Grants are broadly considered within the three categories listed below. This funding can be used as the total direct costs of the work, a contribution to a larger project, or costs to seed a pilot study. Our grants only support direct costs but in the case of institutional applications overheads may be considered.

Please note that our grant programme is increasingly competitive. The Foundation has funds to support a limited number of applications in each funding cycle, only awarded to those applications deemed by the trustees to be of the highest standard. Repeat funding is considered for outstanding projects. However, unless there are exceptional circumstances, repeat funding will only apply for up to a maximum of three years.

Application Guidance

  1. Please carefully read the text under each application question for guidance.
  2. We suggest that you write longer text in a word document, in case of submission errors. Due to increased cyber attacks our website will occasionally rejects applications based on location. In this case, we recommend you use a VPN to change your location if possible. 
  3. When attaching files to applications, please keep the file names simple and do not use spaces, dashes or special characters (eg. * / – _ : % )
  4. Please ensure that you receive an automatic confirmation email from HFF. Check your spam filters. The email will come from info@honorfrostfoundation.org

If you do not receive an automatic email, or having problems with this form, please contact Dani Newman.

The Foundation primarily supports regional projects which focus on maritime archaeology or underwater cultural heritage undertaken in the countries where Honor Frost worked. Broadly, this is the eastern Mediterranean, specifically Cyprus, Lebanon, Syria and also Egypt including the Red Sea. The Foundation is keen to support projects which will foster strong collaborations with regional partners, particularly those with local training opportunities. Our full aims and objectives are available here.

The Foundation also offers broader support for activities in this field, including  training and workshops, conferences with a regional involvement, conservation work, museum exhibitions, public engagement and education.

In exceptional cases, the Foundation is also interested in developing the discipline and the scope of maritime archaeology and underwater cultural heritage beyond the region. It may consider applications that support the development of new technologies and/or methodologies on a global scale, and in some cases research projects that were aligned with Honor Frost’s research interests beyond the immediate regional scope.

Before applying for a grand under this catagory, it is essential that applicants contact Dr. Lucy Blue, Maritime Archaeology Director. 

Medium Grant Application Form

  • 1. Your details

  • 1.a

    If you wish to add a second person to the application please insert their name, affiliation and email address below. Please also upload their CV in the 'Applicant CV' section later.
  • Please note: Details in this section are for HFF internal use. On completion of the form, confirmation will be sent only to the the email address listed above in Section 1.

  • 2. Previous grants

    If yes please tell us about the most recent grant awarded to you below.....
  • Please give the amounts in either GBP, EUR, USD, AUD, EGP

  • 3. Outline of your project

  • Use the numerical format for month/year, e.g. 06/2024
  • Please give the amounts in either GBP, EUR, USD, AUD, EGP
  • Please note: if your application is successful, this project summary will appear on the Foundation's website as an initial statement of your research. Please include any appropriate images and plans. Upload them using the file upload button at the bottom of this form. Please name any files clearly.
  • The Foundation currently supports research, education and outreach initiatives primarily within the eastern Mediterranean, particularly Cyprus, Egypt, Lebanon and Syria. However, funding is offered in other regions or across regions depending on the project. Please identify the region of your research proposal

  • 4. Full description of your project

    Please complete each of the following boxes. Please note that each box has a maximum number of characters. Please try to avoid any repetition of information.
  • Please outline any training opportunities within your project for students and/or volunteers from the HFF region (Cyprus, Egypt, Lebanon and Syria)
  • The Foundation also encourages applicants to seek funding from other sources. If you have done so, or plan to, please indicate below and explain how the funding will be apportioned.
  • Please outline any outreach activities you plan to do during the project and how you intend to promote the project and the support of the Foundation.
  • Please note: successful applicants are also encouraged to publish through the HFF publication series

  • 5. Financial information and budget

    Provide a detailed estimate of costs and give the amounts in either GBP, EUR, USD, AUD, EGP. Please note: Grant Awards will be made using the rate of exchange on the date of payment. In exceptional circumstances, requests for equipment purchase, or preferably hire, will be considered but an explanation of the importance and specific justification for its use in the project is required. Grants will not be awarded to cover institution overheads or administration charges. Note also: HFF will review requests for salaries on a case by case basis.
  • Please give the amounts in either GBP, EUR, USD, AUD, EGP
  • Please give the amounts in either GBP, EUR, USD, AUD, EGP

  • 5.2 Please provide a breakdown of your budget (sought from HFF) per anticipated year using the categories below (if the work is only planned for one or two years please put n/a in the other boxes). If you foresee the work continuing over more than 3 years please contact us. Please add only total amounts per budget line for each year and provide more detail in you excel spreadsheet. Please give the amounts in either GBP, EUR, USD, AUD, EGP

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  • Please include a contingency budget for unforeseen costs. Contingency should be based on the risk that you have identified rather than a flat percentage. As a guideline, the contingency budget should represent no more than 10% of your overall budget.
  • Max. file size: 512 MB.
    Please submit your budget document as an Excel spreadsheet and give amounts in either GBP, EUR, USD, AUD, EGP, including the names of any staff members included above in the Salary budget.

  • 6. Publications

    List up to four of your publications relevant to the project and list all unpublished fieldwork, including publications in preparation and in press.

  • 7. Referees

    Please list two referees. You must contact them directly and request a reference for your project to be sent directly to the Foundation using the HFF referee form. Please ensure you inform them in advance that you have provided their names and give them the deadlines in good time to ensure they can meet the strict deadline request. In addition, we may ask for additional expert advice on your application, if we feel that is necessary to the evaluation process. Please note: your application will not be considered unless both references have been received by deadline date. Previous HFF grantees undertaking a new project will be required to submit references as per normal procedure.

  • Referee 1

  • Referee 2

  • Link to referees form

    It is your responsibility to ensure that your referees provide a reference by the relevant deadline. Please send them this link: https://qdh.yiu.mybluehost.me/grants-offered/small-grant-award/references/

  • 8. File Upload

  • Max. file size: 512 MB.
    Please title your documents clearly with the Project Title and your name. We require you to send us your 2 page CV in pdf format.
  • Supporting images and diagrams can also be uploaded here, including relevant site plans. Please use the jpeg, gif, png or pdf format. Images may be used with your non technical summary on the HFF website so please ensure you have the correct permission. For anything you do not wish to be included on the website, please label clearly with 'not for web'.
    Drop files here or
    Max. file size: 512 MB.
    • For any staff members listed in your detailed budget please provide a short CV of no more than one page in pdf format outlining their qualifications and experience relevant to the project
      Drop files here or
      Max. file size: 512 MB.

      • 9. Check List

        Please Note: We expect you to have secured formal permission where necessary. The Foundation will not provide any grant award funds until you confirm all the permissions have been received if required.

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        When you are happy that the form is complete, use the Submit button to send your application. We will send you a copy as confirmation that we have received it.

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