Archaeology Federal Archaeological Programs There are three main categories that the federal archaeological programs fall under.
Development agencies are responsible for modern development projects such as highways and sewer.
Regulatory agencies require archaeological activities for a third party to obtain Federal assistance. In total, there are forty-three agencies that fund archaeological activities. The money is spent on literature searches, field surveys, data recovery, law enforcement, and public education about our nation's archaeological resources. The Federal Highway Administration is a major funding agency. Most of these activities were conducted by government staff.