FY24 Cultural Property Agreement Implementation Grants

The U.S. Mission to Nigeria is soliciting applications for Cultural Property Agreement Implementation Grants to promote projects that support the 2022 U.S.-Nigeria cultural property agreement and connect cultural heritage with public diplomacy goals. Eligible applicants include non-governmental organizations, museums, educational institutions, and ministries of culture seeking between $10,000 and $150,000 to fund activities such as training, inventories, site security, and public education from February 2024 through January 2027. Priority will be given to projects that strengthen cultural property protection in Nigeria by building capacity, promoting sustainability, engaging stakeholders, addressing protection needs and supporting the objectives of the Cultural Antiquities Task Force. Applications are due by January 11, 2024 and will be evaluated based on alignment with protection needs and ability to build capacity and promote sustainability.

Successful applicants will receive awards ranging from $10,000 to $150,000 to support implementation projects in Nigeria from February 2024 through January 2027 with a focus on training, inventories, site security, public education and other activities that meet the goals of the 2022 U.S.-Nigeria cultural property agreement and the Cultural Antiquities Task Force of combatting trafficking and protecting Nigerian cultural property. Grantees must submit performance and financial reports as outlined in the award documents.