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PDS-KABUL-AFCP-122022-001: U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation 2023 Grants Program

Closed Closed January 9, 2023 Opportunity PDS-KABUL-AFCP-122022-001 ☆ Save

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• Award ceiling$500,000
• Award floor$10,000
• Total funding$6.0 million
• Expected awards30
• Cost sharingNot required
• Funding typeCooperative Agreement, Grant

Key dates

Who can apply

This opportunity was open to the applicants described in the notice.

• Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

Eligible Applicants: The following entities are eligible to apply: • Foreign Institution of Higher Education • Foreign-based non-profit organizations/nongovernment organizations (NGO) • Foreign Public Entity, where permitted • U.S. Non-Profit Organization (501(c)(3)) • U.S. Institution of Higher Education Eligible implementers may also include, museums, ministries of culture, or similar institutions and organizations. The AFCP will not award grants to individuals, commercial entities, or past award recipients that have not fulfilled the objectives or reporting requirements of previous awards. The AFCP further defines eligible applicants as reputable and accountable entities that are able to demonstrate that they have the requisite capacity and permission to manage projects to preserve cultural heritage in the specified country. Other Eligibility Details: 1. Organizations may sub-contract with other entities, but only one non-governmental entity can be the prime recipient of the award. When sub-contracting with other entities, the responsibilities of each entity must be clearly defined in the proposal. 2. In order to be eligible to receive an award, all organizations must have a unique entity identifier (UEI) assigned by SAM.gov, as well as a valid registration on SAM.gov. 3. Cost sharing or matching is encouraged, but not required for this funding opportunity. 4. Pre-award costs are generally not an allowable expense for this funding opportunity, but may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Is this a realistic fit?

• Past U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation awards averaged $214,800; this notice allows up to $500,000 per award.
• No cost sharing or match is required.

What the grant funds

The Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) of the U.S. Mission to Afghanistan announces an open competition for organizations to submit a Concept Note (Round 1) for funding through the U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP) to implement individual projects to preserve cultural heritage. Should an applicant’s Concept Note submission be selected for further consideration, the applicant will be invited to submit a full application package (Round 2). Issuance of this funding opportunity does not constitute an award commitment on the part of the U.S. government. Full implementation of the AFCP program is subject to the availability of funds. To apply, please follow all instructions as outlined in this announcement.

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Applying now

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