AMBASSADOR'S FUND FOR CULTURAL PRESERVATION
ID: 356995Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

U.S. Mission to Armenia (DOS-ARM)

Award Range

$10K - $500K

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Other

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/356995
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. Mission to Armenia is inviting proposals for the 2025 Ambassador's Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP), aimed at supporting projects that preserve cultural heritage in Armenia. The program prioritizes the preservation of intangible heritage of ethnic Armenians displaced from Nagorno-Karabakh, alongside the conservation of cultural sites, objects, and traditional heritage expressions. Eligible applicants include reputable non-commercial entities such as NGOs and museums with relevant experience, and grants will range from $10,000 to $500,000, with project durations of up to five years. Interested parties must submit concept notes by December 6, 2024, and full applications by March 20, 2025; for further inquiries, contact the U.S. Embassy in Yerevan at yerevanafcp@state.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    yerevanafcp@state.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    AFCP.pdf
    The U.S. Embassy in Armenia is inviting proposals for the 2025 Ambassador’s Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP), pending fund availability. The application process consists of two rounds: concept notes due by December 6, 2024, and full applications for selected concepts by March 20, 2025. The focus for 2025 includes projects that preserve the intangible heritage of ethnic Armenians displaced from Nagorno-Karabakh, alongside conservation of cultural sites, objects, or traditional heritage expressions. Eligible applicants include non-commercial entities such as NGOs and museums with relevant expertise. Grants range from $10,000 to $500,000, with project durations up to five years. Compliance with specific application requirements is essential, including cultural significance statements and detailed project budgets. The program excludes funding for various activities, such as private ownership preservation, natural heritage without cultural ties, or the creation of new collections. Ultimately, the AFCP aims to support cultural heritage preservation in Armenia, with a thorough review process ensuring quality and organizational capability aligns with program objectives.
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