Advance the preservation and protection of the cultural heritage in israel via projects that improve the states of conservation of archeological sites, historic sites and archives and demonstrate…

The William Foxwell Albright Institute of Archaeological Research in Jerusalem (doing business as American Schools of Oriental Research) received a $1.6 million Project Grant from the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs under the U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (CFDA 19.025) to advance the preservation and protection of cultural heritage in Israel. The award, obligated on September 30, 2025, with a completion date of September 30, 2027, supports conservation and restoration initiatives that improve the state of preservation of archaeological sites, historic sites, and archives in Israel while demonstrating American excellence in cultural preservation practices.

The grant-funded projects are intended to deliver measurable improvements in the conservation status of Israeli cultural assets through professional preservation methodologies and documentation. By supporting these cultural heritage preservation efforts, the award advances U.S. foreign policy objectives and public diplomacy goals in the Near East region, while contributing to broader international efforts to safeguard significant archaeological and historical resources for future generations.

Advance the preservation and protection of the cultural heritage in israel via projects that improve the states of conservation of archeological sites, historic sites and archives and demonstrate american excellence in cultural preservation