Deadline: 11 December 2019
The U.S. Embassy in Namibia is accepting applications for its Ambassador Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP).
Since 2001, the U.S. government through the Department of State has provided direct small grant support to developing countries in all regions of the world for the preservation of cultural sites, cultural collections, and forms of traditional cultural expression, such as music, dance and language under the Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP).
Funding Information
- Small grants between US $10,000 and US $200,000.
- Large grants between US $200,000 and US $800,000.
Project Categories
AFCP supports preservation projects in the following three categories:
- Cultural Objects and Collections from a museum, site or similar institution:
- This includes archaeological and ethnographic objects, paintings, sculpture, manuscripts, photographic and film collections and general museum conservation activities. Proposals in this category may involve: Conservation treatment for an object or collection of objects; Needs assessment of a collection; the creation of safe environments for storage or display of collections and specialized training in the care and preservation of collections.
- Cultural Sites:
- This includes (but is not limited to) restoration, archeological survey, preservation and documentation of historical buildings and sites, sacred places, monuments, and archaeological sites.
- Forms of Traditional Cultural Expression:
- This includes documentation and support for training in the preservation of traditional music, rituals, knowledge, languages, dance, drama and crafts.
Eligibility Criteria
Project proposals will be accepted from among the following:
- Non-governmental organizations
- Museums
- Government Ministries of Culture or similar institutions
How to Apply
For all enquiries including proposal requirements and format please contact the Public Affairs Office of the U.S. Embassy Windhoek at the address given on the website.
Eligible Country: Namibia
For more information, please visit https://na.usembassy.gov/education-culture/grant-programs/