NZAA is inviting applications for the 2023 round of funding for The Walton Fund.
On his death is 2008 Tony Walton left a generous bequest to the New Zealand Archaeological Associations to be used for projects relating to the promotion and use of the Site Recording Scheme. Tony was the NZAA central Filekeeper for nearly 30 year, a scrupulous worker and a long time advocate of the Site Recording Scheme. Tony was responsible over a long period of time for the operation of CINZAS, the first computerised index of recorded sites, which was the forerunner of ArchSite.
NZAA Council made the decision to invest the principal of Tony’s bequest, add any other donations received, and distribute the interest and other accrued funds. In 2018 NZAA Council made the first awards from the fund and grants will continue to be made in the future.
Grants will be made to enable and assist in any work that promotes site recording, records new sites/or updates old records (especially those missed by the Upgrades Project). Work in areas of the country that have yet to have any survey work carried out is encouraged. The grants are intended to help cover costs directly associated with fieldwork (transport, food, etc.), rather than wages.
Grants of less than the amount sought may be made. Full details and criteria can be found here.
Applications should be sent to secretary@nzarchaeology.org by 20 April 2023. The successful applicant(s) will be notified after the NZAA Council meeting on 29 April 2023
