Deadline: 21-Sep-2024
The U.S. Embassy Algiers of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications to carry out a Delegation.
Program Objectives
- The program is meant to celebrate and support the bilateral MOU on cultural heritage protection agreement between the United States and Algeria (2024-2029). From October 2024 to March 2026, the grant should cover all costs associated with arranging of the visa, international and local travel, lodging, per diem, honoraria and events setting of a minimum of six experts priorly approved and or selected by the US Embassy in Algiers to visit Algeria for a minimum of a two days stay during which they will perform activities such as listed below but not limited to:
- Conference about cultural heritage preservation best practices
- Algerian museums and cultural heritage site visits
- Press conferences
- Pubic and digital outreach campaign
- Suggested time for travel: between 18 April 2025 – 18 May 2025 as it is Algerian Cultural Heritage Month
- Please note that funds transfer is not possible to Algerian officials nor to Algerian institutions.
Funding Information
- Total available funding: $50,000
- Award amounts: $50,000
- Program Performance Period: Proposed programs should be completed in 12 months.
- Number of awards anticipated: 1 award
Participants and Audiences
- Exchange participants should include American and foreign cultural heritage experts, community leaders, museums curators, researchers and scholars in the field.
- The intended target audiences are: Algerian government officials, Algerian cultural heritage experts, local community leaders, and Algerian public. PAS-ALG-FY24-11- Cultural Heritage Delegation Visit to Algeria
Eligibility Criteria
- The following organizations are eligible to apply:
- Algerian U.S. and Foreign Institution of Higher Education
- Algerian U.S. and Foreign -based non-profit organizations/nongovernment organizations including think tanks and civil society and Social enterprises.
- Algerian and Foreign Public Entity, where permitted.
- U.S. and other countries public and private educational institutions.
- Individuals specialized in the field with required authorizations.
For more information, visit U.S. Embassy in Algeria.
