Grant Information
Our goal is to bring home as much Indigenous material heritage as possible while maintaining high standards and respecting cultural customs.
Steps
Before applying, the British institution holding the objects or ancestors must have approved the repatriation
Representatives from the Indigenous Nation can then fill out and submit the grant application
After the annual deadline, The Homebound Project reviews applications and opens dialogue with Indigenous Nations
The Homebound Project works with a set amount of funding each year. We aim to keep costs as low as possible so that we can fund as many repatriations as we can. When grants are reviewed, The Homebound Project will work with Indigenous Nations to keep costs down while also respecting the customs and wishes of each Indigenous Nation.
Cost coverage
What The Homebound Project covers
We provide funding for the physical relocation of Indigenous ancestors and cultural objects. There are two main pathways this can take: Shipping and Accompanying.*
Shipping Indigenous heritage home
Costs covered by the Homebound Project include:
Packaging
Shipping
Travel costs for Indigenous representatives to meet the ancestors or objects, if applicable
Accompanying Indigenous heritage home
Costs covered by the Homebound Project include:
Flights from Indigenous homeland to and from the UK
Travel to and from the airport
Accommodation
Travel to and from the institution holding the objects or ancestors
Daily stipend for meals
* Accompanying is when Indigenous representatives travel to the institution that holds their ancestors or cultural objects and then travels home with their heritage in their possession. This often looks like Indigenous representatives carrying their ancestors or cultural objects in their hand luggage.
Application closed
Applications will be accepted starting August 2026; return at that time to download the grant application. In the meantime, you can email info@thehomeboundproject.org for more information.