Deadline: 16 January 2017
The U.S. Embassy in Kingston is pleased to announce Call for Proposals for the 2017 Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP) with an aim to advance U.S. foreign policy objectives and demonstrate American leadership in the preservation and protection of cultural heritage around the world.
The Fund, created by the U.S. Congress in 2001 aims to provide grant awards to preserve cultural heritage around the world, ranging from the renovation of historical monuments and restoration of artefacts to the documentation of traditional cultural expression.
Funding Information
- Since its inception, the AFCP has given out over U.S. $12 million to support almost 500 projects worldwide, illustrating the commitment of the United States to help people and nations around the world save and safeguard their deep-rich cultural traditions.
- For 2017, we are asking for proposals ranging from large grants – US$200,000 to US$500,000.
- Project proposals can range from one to three years
Priority Areas
- Preventive conservation (addressing conditions that damage or threaten the site)
- Stabilization (reducing the physical disturbance [settling, collapse, etc.] of a site)
- Conservation (addressing damage or deterioration to a collection or sites)
- Consolidation (connecting or reconnecting elements of a site)
- Anastylosis (reassembling a site from its original parts)
- Restoration (replacing missing elements to recreate the original appearance of a site, usually appropriate only with fine arts, decorative arts, and historic buildings)
Eligibility Criteria
- The U.S. Embassy’s Public Affairs Section in Kingston will accept proposals from those who qualify to receive support from the U.S. government and AFCP grants in accordance with AFCP program policies.
- Also, to those that have the ability to develop and implement their proposed programs in Jamaica.
- The U.S. Embassy in Kingston and the Department of State define eligible applicants as reputable and accountable 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.
- Grant awards will not be given to individuals, commercial entities, or to past award recipients who have not fulfilled the objectives or reporting requirements of previous AFCP awards.
- In addition, projects that do not have both a DUNS number and SAM registration prior to submission will not be considered.
How to Apply
Interested applicants must apply via given website.
Eligible Country: Jamaica
For more information, please visit Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation.
