Deadline: 28-Apr-23
The Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) of the United States Consulate General in Peshawar is pleased to announce an open competition for safeguarding cultural heritage in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Based on funding availability, this project will bring experts from the United States to train staff of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Directorate of Archaeology and Museums in various aspects of museum management including, but not limited to, handling and cataloging of museum artifacts, object conservation, and record keeping and digitization. Implemented by a U.S.-based organization, this training would allow the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Directorate of Archeology and Museums to display more objects in the provincial museums, ultimately leading to an increase in heritage tourism.
Project Objectives: Within 24 months, equip approximately 35 Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Directorate staff (including as many women as possible) from 15 museums and the major archaeological sites across the province with knowledge and specialized training in various aspects of modern museum and conservation approaches, including but not limited to: handling and cataloging of museum artifacts, object conservation, and/or record keeping and digitization.
Project Goal: To build the capacity of approximately 35 Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Directorate staff in general museum management, artifact cataloging, object preservation, and records digitization in order to help promote and protect cultural heritage and promote religious pluralism. Long-term, they expect this project will contribute to increased tourism and greater economic prosperity for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
- This project advances two U.S. Mission Goals:
- working towards strengthening Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s economy and private sector growth; and
- strengthening religious tolerance, including the civil rights of religious minorities.
Funding Information
- Estimated Total Program Funding: $250,000
- Award Ceiling: $250,000
- Award Floor: $150,000.
- Program Performance Period: Proposed programs should be completed in 24 months or less, unless a year extension is given.
Project Audience(s): 35 men and women from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Directorate staff including Curators, Gallery Assistants, Archaeologists, Architects, Civil Engineers, and other Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Directorate staff from 15 museums and major archaeological sites across the province.
Eligibility Criteria
- The following organizations are eligible to apply:
- Not-for-profit organizations
- Civil society/non-governmental organizations
- Think tanks (Not-for-profit)
- Public and private educational institutions (Not-for-profit departments)
- Organizations may sub-contract with other entities, but only one, non-profit, nongovernmental entity can be the prime recipient of the award. When sub-contracting with other entities, the responsibilities of each entity must be clearly defined in the proposal.
- Cost-sharing or matching is welcomed but not required for this funding opportunity.
- Pre-award costs are not an allowable expense for this funding opportunity.
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