Ukraine Cultural Heritage Response Initiative - Resilience Building Component
ID: 350882Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs (DOS-ECA)

Award Range

$50K - $1M

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Other

Funding Instrument

Other

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/350882
Timeline
    Description

    The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs is offering the Ukraine Cultural Heritage Response Initiative - Resilience Building Component (UCHRI-RBC), aimed at enhancing Ukraine's capacity to protect and preserve its cultural heritage. This initiative invites proposals that focus on the coordination of cultural heritage protection strategies and the establishment of partnerships to foster cultural understanding, with a total funding pool of $4.475 million available for eligible applicants, including U.S. and foreign institutions of higher education, non-profit organizations, and foreign public entities. Funding amounts range from $50,000 to $1,000,000, with grant performance periods spanning 12 to 60 months. Interested applicants must submit their proposals via email to ukraineheritres@state.gov by July 30, 2024, or until all funds are allocated, ensuring adherence to specific application requirements and eligibility criteria.

    Point(s) of Contact
    ukraineheritres@state.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    UCHRI-RBC-001-Application Instructions v2.pdf
    UCHRI-RBC-001-Application.pdf
    The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs is inviting proposals for the Ukraine Cultural Heritage Response Initiative-Resilience Building Component (UCHRI-RBC), aimed at strengthening Ukraine's cultural heritage preservation capabilities. With a total funding pool of $4.475 million, the initiative is open for applications until all funds are allocated, targeting both U.S. and Ukrainian institutions among others as eligible applicants. Proposals should focus on coordination of cultural heritage protection strategies and fostering partnerships for enhanced cultural understanding. Funding amounts can range from $50,000 to $1,000,000, with grant performance periods between 12 to 60 months. Specific application requirements include a comprehensive proposal, budget justification, and various supporting documents, all submitted in English. The initiative emphasizes eligibility criteria and restrictions on certain activities, ensuring that funds are used for culturally significant purposes only. Additionally, applicants must meet registration requirements to apply successfully. The initiative highlights the U.S. government's commitment to supporting Ukraine's cultural identity amidst ongoing challenges, facilitating an exchange of knowledge and best practices in cultural preservation.
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