AFCP-Budget-Summary-Template (1).docx

This is a Budget Summary Template file for the 2025 Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP) grant opportunity, along with the full grant announcement from the U.S. Embassy in Suriname. The template itself is a basic outline containing categories for Personnel, Travel, Equipment, Supplies, Contractual, and Other Direct Costs.

The grant opportunity offers funding ranging from $25,000 to $500,000 for projects protecting historic buildings, archaeological sites, museum collections, and traditional cultural expressions. Eligible applicants include higher education institutions, NGOs, public international organizations, and U.S. non-profits with 501(c)(3) status. Initial concept notes are due December 15, 2024, with full applications due March 17, 2025 if selected. Projects must run 12-60 months and require active SAM registration. The program falls under CFDA 19.040 (Public Diplomacy Programs) and is administered by the U.S. Embassy in Paramaribo. Notable exclusions include privately owned property, natural heritage without cultural connection, human remains, new construction, and international travel outside the project country unless integral to the project.