This award is for conservation, digital documentation, and virtual preservation of the lejja iron-smelting site

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Award ID
SNI50026GR0007
Recipient
Awarding agency
Obligated
$125,000

Award facts

Assistance listing
19.025 U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation
Completion date 17% complete
Funding agency
Bureau of African Affairs Department of State
Place of performance
Nigeria

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About this award

The Department of State Bureau of African Affairs awarded $125,000 to The Centre For Memories LTD / GTE on August 20, 2026, under the U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (CFDA 19.025) for conservation, digital documentation, and virtual preservation of the Lejja iron-smelting site in Nigeria.

The award funds heritage preservation activities at an archaeological site designated for cultural resource protection. Performance runs through August 19, 2027, with all work conducted in Nigeria. The U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation supports preservation of cultural heritage—including historic buildings, archaeological sites, museum collections, paintings, manuscripts, and endangered indigenous languages—to advance U.S. diplomatic objectives, increase U.S. favorability overseas, and counter false narratives about the United States.

Quick answers

Who received award SNI50026GR0007?

SNI50026GR0007 was awarded to The Centre For Memories LTD / GTE by US Consulate Lagos (US Consulates and Embassies) on August 20, 2026.

How much is award SNI50026GR0007 worth?

$125,000 has been obligated on SNI50026GR0007.

Which agency awarded SNI50026GR0007?

US Consulate Lagos (US Consulates and Embassies) awarded SNI50026GR0007, with funding from Bureau of African Affairs (Department of State).

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