Deadline: 22 December 2017
The U.S. Embassy in Paraguay in coordination with the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the U.S. Department of State has announced the 2018 call for Project Abstracts and Full Proposals for the Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation Large Grants competition in Paraguay.
The Fund aims to preserve major ancient archaeological sites, historic buildings and monuments, and major museum collections that are accessible to the public and protected by law in Paraguay.
Project Activities
Appropriate project activities may include:
- 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 (an archaeological term for a reconstruction technique whereby a ruined building or monument is restored using the original architectural elements to the greatest degree possible).
- Restoration (replacing missing elements to recreate the original appearance of a site, usually appropriate only with fine arts, decorative arts, and historic buildings).
Funding Information
- Estimated Total Program Funding: $420,000
- Award Ceiling: $975,000
- Award Floor: $200,000
Eligibility Criteria
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Eligibility is limited to reputable not-for-profit organizations, museums, ministries of culture, or similar institutions and organizations in Paraguay, including U.S.-based organizations subject to Section 501(c)(3) of the tax code, that are registered and active in SAM.gov and able to demonstrate that they have the requisite experience and capacity to manage projects to preserve cultural heritage in Paraguay.
How to Apply
- The application process for the AFCP Large Grants Program takes place in two rounds:
- Project Abstract (Round 1)
- Full Application (Round 2)
- Applicants must submit Project Abstracts electronically at the address given on the website.
For more information, please visit Grants.gov.