Deadline: 10 December 2016
The U.S. Embassy in Kyiv, Ukraine is accepting proposals from eligible entities for its 2017 Ambassador’s Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP) Large Grants Program.
Funding Areas
The program supports the preservation of significant cultural and historic sites that are globally or nationally significant, accessible to the public and protected by law. The types of sites include major archaeological sites, historic buildings and monuments and major museum collections, which possess exceptional value in illustrating or interpreting the heritage of the host country or the surrounding region.
Funding Information
The AFCP will accept proposals for projects valued from $200,000. The average award amount for this program was nearly $500,000.
Eligibility Criteria
- The following entities are eligible to apply: Reputable and accountable non-commercial entities, such as non-governmental organizations, museums, ministries of culture, or similar institutions and organizations that are able to demonstrate that they have the requisite experience and capacity to manage large-scale projects to preserve cultural heritage.
- An item with a religious connection may be the subject of a cultural preservation grant if the item is nominated solely on the basis of architectural, artistic, historical or other cultural (not religious) criteria.
Application Process
- The application process for the AFCP Large Grants Program takes place in two rounds:
- Project Abstract (Round 1)
- Full Project Proposal (Round 2)
- Applicants who receive a favorable rating will be invited to submit complete project proposals at the end of February 2017.
For more information, please visit AFCP Large Grant Program.
