2024 Cultural Property Agreement Implementation Grants Program (CPAIG)
ID: 351075Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

U.S. Mission to Morocco (DOS-MAR)

Award Range

$10K - $150K

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/351075
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. Mission to Morocco is offering the 2024 Cultural Property Agreement Implementation Grants Program (CPAIG) to support projects aimed at protecting cultural property from looting and trafficking. The program specifically seeks to fund training and capacity-building initiatives for Moroccan law enforcement and cultural property managers, focusing on emergency preparedness and investigative methods for cultural property crimes. This initiative underscores the U.S. government's commitment to international cultural heritage preservation, with grant amounts ranging from $10,000 to $150,000 available for eligible applicants, including Morocco-based NGOs, public entities, U.S. nonprofit organizations, and institutions of higher education. Interested parties must submit their Concept Notes by December 20, 2023, to Rabatgrants@state.gov, with the performance period for awarded projects set to begin on October 1, 2024.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Rabatgrants@state.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    CPAIG 2024 - NOFO.pdf
    CPAIG 2024 Budget Worksheet.xlsx
    CPAIG-2024-CONCEPT-NOTE-TEMPLATE.docx
    The CPAIG 2024 Concept Note Form serves as a guideline for applicants seeking federal funding for cultural preservation projects. It outlines the essential components needed for a proposal, including basic project information, implementer details, project location, required permissions, and the scope of work. Projects must focus on protecting cultural heritage, including sites, objects, or traditional expressions, and align with U.S. foreign policy objectives and national security strategies. Applicants are expected to provide a project cost estimate, demonstrate ownership status of sites or objects, and submit proof of official permissions where necessary. The document also emphasizes the importance of outreach activities to engage communities and raise awareness. Additionally, submitters must include high-quality visuals that illustrate the project's urgency and rationale for U.S. government funding, including anticipated public diplomacy benefits. Overall, this form is a crucial step in the application process for those aiming to contribute to the safeguarding of cultural properties in alignment with federal interests.
    CPAIG.bin
    CPAIG.pdf
    The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs has announced the Cultural Property Agreement Implementation Grants Program (CPAIG) for FY 2024, with funding available to support projects in Morocco aimed at protecting cultural property from looting and trafficking. Organizations can apply for grants ranging from $10,000 to $150,000 by submitting Concept Notes by December 20, 2023. The program will focus on training Moroccan law enforcement and cultural property managers, with specific emphasis on emergency preparedness and investigative methods for cultural property crimes. Eligible applicants include Morocco-based NGOs, public entities, U.S. nonprofit organizations, and institutions of higher education. The performance period for awarded projects will span 12 to 36 months, starting October 1, 2024, and applications are subject to funding availability. Projects must exclude costs related to private property protection, construction, or repatriation without a broader cultural preservation effort. The program reflects the U.S. government's commitment to international cultural heritage preservation, with support provided upon successful evaluation of submitted proposals and project capacity demonstrations.
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