2016 Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation Large Grants Program
For 2016, U.S. Embassy, Kingston is asking for proposals ranging from large grants â₏“ US$200,000 to US$500,000. Project proposals can range from one to three years. In furtherance of the AFCP key objective, project abstracts and full grant proposals for projects must meet one or more of the following areas / priorities: Areas: Preservation of major ancient archaeological sites, historic buildings and monuments, and major museum collections that is accessible to the public and protected by law. Priorities: â₏¢ Preventive conservation (addressing conditions that damage or threaten the site) â₏¢ Stabilization (reducing the physical disturbance [settling, collapse, etc.] of a site) â₏¢ Conservation (addressing damage or deterioration to a collection or sites) â₏¢ Consolidation (connecting or reconnecting elements of a site) â₏¢ Anastylosis (reassembling a site from its original parts) â₏¢ Restoration (replacing missing elements to recreate the original appearance of a site, usually appropriate only with fine arts, decorative arts, and historic buildings)
General information about this opportunity
Last Known Status
Deleted 03/09/2016 (Archived.)
Program Number
S-JM370-16-GR-002
Federal Agency/Office
Agency: Department of State
Office: U.S. Mission to Jamaica
Type(s) of Assistance Offered
Grant
Number of Awards Available
10
Other Categories
The U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP) was created by the U.S. Congress in 2001. The objective of the AFCP grant award is to advance U.S. foreign policy objectives and demonstrate American leadership in the preservation and protection of cultural heritage around the world. Under the Large Grants Program there are two application rounds. For Round one, project abstracts are required, and if selected to advance to Round 2, full proposals will be required.
Who is eligible to apply/benefit from this assistance?
Applicant Eligibility
Non-commercial entities, such as non-governmental organizations, museums, ministries of culture, or similar institutions and organizations, including U.S.-based organizations subject to Section 501(c)(3) of the tax code, that are able to demonstrate that they have the requisite experience and capacity to manage projects to preserve cultural heritage.
What is the process for applying and being award this assistance?
Application Procedure
Round One: Project Abstract submission deadline : Monday February 8, 2016 at no later than 12:00 p.m. EST Round Two: Only Shortlisted applicants (notified by email) will further need to submit a full proposal. Full Project Proposal submission dea
Deadlines
02/08/2016
Other Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
This program has cost sharing or matching requirements.
Who do I contact about this opportunity?
Headquarters Office
Shayzan McBeam
Cultural Affairs Assistant
Phone 1-876-702-6113
Website Address
http://kingston.usembassy.gov
E-mail Address
kingstongrants@state.gov
Financial Information
Obligations
$0.00
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
Awards range from $200,000.00 to $500,000.00
