Deadline: 1 December 2016
The U.S. Mission Tanzania is seeking proposals from eligible entities for its Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP) with an aim to support the preservation of cultural sites, cultural objects, and forms of traditional cultural expression in more than 100 developing countries around the world.
Project Priorities
U.S. Mission Tanzania particularly encourages projects that:
- Directly support U.S. treaty or bilateral agreement obligations, such as cultural property protection agreements
- Support the preservation of inscribed World Heritage sites
- Support risk reduction and disaster preparedness for cultural sites and collections in seismically active and other disaster-prone areas
- Engage women, youth, or underserved communities
Funding Information
- Applicants requesting $25,000 or more in federal assistance must have a Dun & Bradstreet Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number and be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to submitting applications.
- Applicants may propose project periods of up to 60 months [five years]; projects must begin before September 30, 2017, and conclude no later than September 30, 2021).
Eligibility Criteria
U.S. Mission Tanzania encourages AFCP proposals from reputable and accountable non-commercial entities, such as:
- Non-governmental organizations;
- Museums;
- Government insitutions dealing with cultural heritage and preservation; and
- Similar institutions and organizations that are able to demonstrate the requisite experience and capacity to manage projects to preserve cultural heritage.
How to Apply
- U.S. Mission Tanzania’s AFCP proposal process is divided into two phases:
- Letter of intent
- Final proposal
- In the first instance, only Letter of intent must be submitted via email at the address given on the website.
For more information, please visit Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation.
