The Palarq Foundation was born in 2016 with a very clear mission, to bring closer and promote archeology and paleontology, as well as any action that promotes art and culture. This private, non-profit entity supports projects dedicated to the study of the paleontological stage, prehistoric times and historical periods with monumental interest, in order to complement the official aid received by the Spanish archaeological and paleontological missions outside the national territory and of Europe, which in many cases are insufficient. In this way, it is also intended to generate passion for projects that are developed in this area, spread and expand knowledge about them and facilitate equal opportunities so that they can be carried out.
Another objective of the Palarq Foundation is the to favor activities that can give more relevance to culture in our country, be it in the field of archaeology-paleontology or in art. In this sense, both conferences and exhibitions have been promoted. Likewise, works with national institutions and universities throughout the country with projects outside of Europe that need to complement the aid they receive, either from their institution, or from national official entities, both nationally and internationally, since many collaborate with other institutions, either from the country of the campaign, or by agreements established with other international institutions.
The 2018 call for grants is open from March 8 and will end on July 25. The grant request process is annual and is clearly defined in the bases that can be consulted at fundacionpalarq.com. An Evaluation Committee will be in charge of deciding which projects should or can be supported, taking into account the number of projects presented, as well as the amounts requested, which may be partially or fully supported, depending on the institution's financing capacity.
In the initial call, in 2016, a total of twenty-two Spanish archaeological projects abroad were subsidized, which were expanded to thirty-three the following year; missions of varied thematic scope that act in places like Lebanon, Egypt, Palestine, Eritrea, Jordan, Iraq, Israel, Guatemala or Peru.
