U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation - Ukraine Response
ID: 346532Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs (DOS-ECA)

Award Range

$50K - $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/346532
Timeline
    Description

    The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the U.S. Department of State is offering the U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation - Ukraine Response (AFCP-UR), aimed at funding projects that preserve and protect cultural heritage in Ukraine affected by the ongoing conflict with Russia. Eligible organizations, including foreign and U.S.-based educational institutions and nonprofits, can submit proposals for funding ranging from $50,000 to $500,000, with a total program funding of $3 million available for approximately 20 awards. The program supports two project categories: Site-Specific Projects, which focus on protective efforts at specific locations, and Regional Assessment and Rapid Response Projects, which involve damage assessments and prioritization of recovery activities across regions. Interested applicants must submit their concept notes by February 29, 2024, and can direct inquiries to AFCP@state.gov for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    AFCP@state.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    AFCP-UR-2023-Application-Instructions.pdf
    The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, in coordination with the U.S. Embassy in Ukraine, is offering the U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation – Ukraine Response (AFCP-UR). This funding opportunity, with a total of $3 million available, seeks proposals from eligible organizations for projects aimed at preserving and protecting cultural heritage in Ukraine affected by the ongoing conflict with Russia. The program focuses on two project categories: Site-Specific Projects, which involve protective efforts at specific locations, and Regional Assessment and Rapid Response Projects, which include damage assessments and prioritizing recovery activities across regions. Eligible applicants include foreign and U.S.-based educational institutions and nonprofits. Proposed projects can receive funding between $50,000 and $500,000, and the performance period can range from 12 to 60 months. There are no mandatory cost-sharing requirements, but applicants must register on SAM.gov and follow specific submission procedures, including submitting concept notes for preliminary review. The application deadline for concept notes is February 29, 2024. Certain activities and costs are explicitly non-eligible for funding, ensuring that resources are directed effectively toward cultural heritage preservation efforts in Ukraine.
    AFCP-UR-2023-Budget-Worksheet.xlsx
    The document outlines a budget worksheet for the U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation, specifically related to a response for Ukraine. It details proposed costs across various categories such as Personnel, Fringe Benefits, Travel, Equipment, Supplies, Contractual, Other Direct Costs, and Indirect Costs for the years 2023 to 2027. Each category includes space for cost explanations, but the specific monetary amounts are not indicated. Additionally, the worksheet allows for optional non-AFCP cost participation, with a section for total contributions from other sources. The document serves as a structural framework for project funding requests, adhering to government protocols for federal grants and requests for proposals (RFPs). It aims to ensure accountability and clarity in budget management for cultural preservation initiatives responding to the ongoing needs in Ukraine.
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