U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation Grants Program
ID: 351104Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

U.S. Mission to Brazil (DOS-BRA)

Award Range

$10K - $500K

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/351104
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. Mission to Brazil is inviting organizations to submit proposals for the U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP) Grants Program, aimed at preserving cultural heritage in Brazil. Eligible applicants include foreign institutions, U.S. non-profit organizations, and public entities, with a focus on projects that address cultural sites, cultural objects and collections, and forms of traditional cultural expression, particularly those impacted by climate change, Afro-Brazilian culture, and indigenous cultures. The funding amounts range from $10,000 to $500,000, with a deadline for initial concept notes set for December 26, 2023. Interested parties can reach out to the Brazil Grants Committee at brazilgrants@state.gov for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    brazilgrants@state.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    AFCP Brasil One Pager Pt.pdf
    AFCP Brazil.pdf
    AFCP.pdf
    The Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP), created by the U.S. Department of State in 2001, supports projects aimed at preserving cultural heritage globally as a demonstration of U.S. respect for diverse cultures. Annually, U.S. ambassadors in eligible countries solicit proposals for preservation projects, with funding opportunities announced between September and November, and selections made from June to August. The AFCP funds a range of initiatives, including the preservation of historical buildings, cultural artifacts, and indigenous languages. In Brazil, recent AFCP-funded projects include a $185,000 grant to preserve the intangible cultural heritage of the Tikmu’un-Maxakali people, involving the documentation of their traditional knowledge and practices. Another initiative funded $235,672 for restoring the 18th-century Instituto Casa da Glória, a UNESCO World Heritage site, enhancing its educational and cultural activities. Additionally, a $41,290 grant supported digital preservation training for the Museum of Modern Art in Rio Grande do Sul. A significant $500,000 project restored the Cais do Valongo, a historical slave landing site, set to inaugurate in December 2023. Overall, the AFCP fosters cultural recovery and mutual understanding between nations.
    FY 2024 U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation.pdf
    FY.pdf
    The U.S. Department of State is inviting organizations to submit proposals for the U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP) grants program, with funding amounts ranging from $10,000 to $500,000. The purpose is to preserve cultural heritage in Brazil, focusing on three areas: cultural sites, cultural objects and collections, and forms of traditional cultural expression. The competition opens on November 25, 2023, with a deadline for initial concept notes by December 26, 2023. Eligible applicants include foreign institutions, public entities, and U.S. non-profit organizations. Priority will be given to projects addressing climate impacts on culture, Afro-Brazilian culture, and indigenous cultural preservation. The evaluation process includes a two-part submission format, comprising a concept note and, for selected applicants, a detailed proposal. Applicants must provide a detailed budget, project scope, and sustainability plan. The AFCP does not cover certain activities, such as the preservation of privately owned items or the creation of new exhibits. The selected projects will undergo performance periods of 12 to 60 months, requiring interim reports for fund disbursement. This initiative reflects the U.S. commitment to international cultural heritage preservation.
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