OpportunityTitle: Cultural Preservation of Historic Sites and Monuments (Built Heritage)
CategoryExplanation: Public Diplomacy
AdditionalInformationOnEligibility: Eligibility is open to all types of applicants except for individuals. Please refer to Section D for funding restrictions. Organizations may sub-award/contract with other entities, but only one entity may be the prime recipient of the award. When sub-awarding/contracting with other entities, the responsibilities of each entity must be clearly defined in the proposal.
Description: The Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan, is pleased to announce an open competition for eligible organizations to submit applications to carry out a program to document and preserve Afghanistan&#8217;s built heritage, including historic sites and monuments. Proposals are required to include an educational component such as internship activities, educational outreach, capacity building, or on-site heritage management training of students and young professionals. Proposals must include a well-defined plan to raise public awareness of Afghan heritage, especially among youth, and a sustainability plan. Based on funding availability, this project will enhance the long-term preservation of Afghanistan&#8217;s built heritage. Potential projects include detailed documentation activities and brick-and-mortar stabilization and restoration of monuments and sites. Project activities must include building cultural preservation skills, supporting long-term stewardship of heritage, and providing educational outreach to underserved communities. PAS encourages proposals combining structural preservation, skills development, and educational outreach, particularly those conveying the richness of Afghanistan&#8217;s archaeological and historic heritage to youth in rural communities and young female professionals. Any project undertaken must adhere to international charters and heritage preservation standards.
GrantorContactEmailDescription: Inquiries
GrantorContactText: Izaak Martin, Grants Management Officer, Public Affairs Section, U.S. Embassy, Kabul, Afghanistan