Ukraine Cultural Heritage Response Initiative Countering False Narratives
ID: 352268Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs (DOS-ECA)

Award Range

$50K - $500K

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Humanities

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/352268
Timeline
    Description

    The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the U.S. Department of State has announced a funding opportunity titled the Ukraine Cultural Heritage Response Initiative: Countering False Narratives (UCHRI-CFN), aimed at supporting projects that strengthen communities and institutions in Eastern Europe, the Caucasus, and Central Asia in countering misinformation related to cultural heritage. Eligible applicants include foreign institutions of higher education, foreign non-profits, and U.S. non-profits, with funding amounts ranging from $50,000 to $500,000 and a performance period of 12 to 60 months. This initiative underscores the importance of preserving cultural heritage and fostering informed public discourse amidst misinformation, with a total funding amount of $1,000,000 available for approximately five awards. Interested applicants must submit their proposals by July 31, 2024, via email to CHCprograms@state.gov, as submissions through Grants.gov are not permitted.

    Point(s) of Contact
    CHCprograms@state.gov
    Files
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    Posted
    UCHRI-CFN-Instructions.pdf
    The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs has issued a funding opportunity titled the Ukraine Cultural Heritage Response Initiative: Countering False Narratives (UCHRI-CFN) with a total funding amount of $1,000,000. This initiative aims to strengthen communities, civil society, and governments in Eastern Europe, the Caucasus, and Central Asia in countering false narratives surrounding cultural heritage. Organizations can apply for funding amounts ranging from $50,000 to $500,000, with a performance period of 12-60 months. Eligible applicants include foreign institutions of higher education, foreign non-profits, and U.S. non-profits, emphasizing collaboration. The application deadline is July 31, 2024. Applicants are required to submit comprehensive proposals addressing program goals, budgets, and awareness plans among other elements. Importantly, certain activities such as construction, cash reserves, and international travel without justifiable causes are not supported. A rigorous evaluation process will assess applications for technical eligibility and responsiveness to program goals, influencing funding decisions. This initiative reflects the U.S. government's commitment to preserving cultural heritage while fostering informed public discourse amidst prevalent misinformation.
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