OpportunityTitle: U.S. AMBASSADORS FUND FOR CULTURAL PRESERVATION LARGE GRANTS PROGRAM FISCAL YEAR 2020
CategoryExplanation: The U.S. Embassy in Kathmandu is accepting project abstracts for the Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP) 2020 Large Grants Program.  The deadline for submitting abstracts to the U.S. Embassy is Friday, December 6, 2019.  If abstracts advance to Round 2, the concerned institutions (grantees) will be contacted to submit a full proposal at a later date.  Any submission received after the abstract deadline will not be considered.  Full implementation of the program depends on availability of funds.  Interested institutions (grantees) are urged to consult with the Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy as soon as possible for details and guidance on the AFCP 2020 Large Grants Program by emailing culturektm@state.gov.      COMPETITION FORMAT: This opportunity consists of two application rounds: Round 1 (Project Abstract) and Round 2 (Full Proposal).  During Round 1, project abstracts are submitted after prior U. S. Embassy consultation.  Following a technical review, rating, and ranking of abstracts, approved institutions will be invited to submit a full project proposal (Round 2).     FUNDING AREAS:  The AFCP Large Grants Program supports the preservation of major ancient archaeological sites, historic buildings and monuments, and major museum collections accessible to the public and protected by law in the host country.  Appropriate project activities may include:    &#8226; Preventive conservation (addressing conditions that damage or threaten the site)  &#8226; Stabilization (reducing the physical disturbance [e.g., settling, collapse] of a site)  &#8226; Conservation (addressing damage or deterioration to a collection or sites)  &#8226; Consolidation (connecting or reconnecting elements of a site)  &#8226; Anastylosis (reassembling a site from its original parts)  &#8226; Restoration (replacing missing elements to recreate the original appearance of a site, usually appropriate only with fine arts, decorative arts, and historic buildings)
AdditionalInformationOnEligibility: ELIGIBLE PROJECT APPLICANTS: The Cultural Heritage Center defines eligible project applicants as reputable and accountable non-commercial entities, such as non-governmental organizations, museums, ministries of culture, or similar institutions and organizations, including U.S.-based organizations subject to Section 501(c) (3) of the tax code, registered and active in SAM.gov and able to demonstrate requisite experience and capacity to manage projects to preserve cultural heritage.
Description: Please see more details in below link.
GrantorContactEmailDescription: shahdb1@state.gov; cultureKTM@state.gov
GrantorContactText: Nisha Lamichhane Aryal &lt;br/&gt;Grantor &lt;br/&gt;Phone 4234000
CloseDateExplanation: The application process for the AFCP Large Grants Program takes place in two rounds: Project Abstract (Round 1) and Full Proposal (Round 2).  Interested institutions must submit abstracts electronically via email [cultureKTM@state.gov] to the Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy in Kathmandu no later than Friday, December 6, 2019.