OpportunityTitle: 2017 U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP) Small Grants Competition
CategoryExplanation: Cultural Preservation
AdditionalInformationOnEligibility: Reliable and accountable non-commercial entities, such as non-governmental organizations, museums, ministries of culture, or similar institutions and organizations that are able to demonstrate that they have the requisite experience and capacity to manage projects to preserve cultural heritage. Embassy Kingston will vet applicants for eligibility, suitability and reputable performance in cultural preservation or similar activities.
Description: The objective of the AFCP grant award is to advance U.S. foreign policy objectives and demonstrate American leadership in the preservation and protection of cultural heritage around the world. In furtherance of this key objective, grant proposals for projects must meet one or more of the following criteria: i. Directly support U.S. treaty or bilateral agreement obligations, such as cultural property protection agreements; ii. Support the preservation of inscribed World Heritage sites; iii. Support risk reduction and disaster preparedness for cultural sites and collections in seismically active and other disaster-prone areas; and iv. Engage women, youth, or under-served communities.
GrantorContactEmailDescription: Grants Officer
GrantorContactText: Public Affairs Section &lt;br/&gt;U.S. Embassy, Kingston &lt;br/&gt;Phone 1-876-702-6113
CloseDateExplanation: January 16, 2016 (11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time)