U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation - Ukraine Response

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Opportunity number
AFCP-UR-2023
Agency
Applications due
Award size
$50,000 to $500,000

Opportunity facts

Funding instrument
Cooperative Agreement, Grant
Category
  • Other
Eligible applicants
Not on record

Opportunity details come from Grants.gov. Updated .

About this opportunity

Written by GovTribe AI ·

The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs is seeking proposals for the U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation - Ukraine Response (AFCP-UR) to support urgent cultural heritage preservation projects in Ukraine. The program aims to safeguard Ukrainian cultural heritage impacted by Russia's war of aggression through two project categories: Site-Specific Projects and Regional Assessment and Rapid Response Projects. Eligible applicants include foreign and U.S. higher education institutions, non-profit organizations, and public entities, who may submit multiple applications focusing on activities such as damage assessment, protection from theft, stabilization, temporary repair, and potential restoration of cultural sites, objects, and collections. Proposals will be evaluated based on technical eligibility, responsiveness to program objectives, and overall application quality, with review panels at the Embassy and Cultural Heritage Center selecting projects for funding. Concept notes must be submitted to AFCP@state.gov by February 29, 2024, with full applications invited after concept note approval.

The total funding available is $3 million, with individual awards ranging from $50,000 to $500,000. Selected projects can have a performance period between 12 to 60 months, providing flexibility for comprehensive cultural preservation efforts. The place of performance is exclusively within Ukraine, targeting specific cultural heritage sites and collections at risk due to the ongoing conflict. Applicants must have an active SAM.gov registration and be prepared to conduct detailed assessments and preservation activities in potentially challenging conditions. The grant falls under CFDA Number 19.025 and demonstrates the U.S. government's commitment to preserving cultural heritage and supporting diplomatic objectives in the region.

Synopsis

Refer to the Application Instructions (PDF) under Related Documents for additional information on eligible activities and application submission details. For proposals to receive consideration, applicants must submit all materials to AFCP@state.gov.


The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the U.S. Department of State (the Bureau) and the U.S. Embassy to Ukraine announce an open competition for organizations to submit proposals for funding through the Bureau's U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation - Ukraine Response (AFCP-UR) to carry out urgent projects to preserve and protect cultural heritage in Ukraine impacted by Russia's unjust and unprovoked war of aggression.


The overall intent of this program is to safeguard prominent examples of Ukraine's cultural heritage. It will support the following activities:


  • Assessment and documentation of risk and damage to cultural heritage sites, objects, and collections.
  • Protection of cultural heritage sites, objects, and collections from theft, damage, or further damage.
  • Stabilization or temporary repair of damaged cultural heritage sites, objects, and collections.
  • Recovery or conservation of cultural heritage objects and collections as conditions allow.
  • Recovery, restoration, or reconstruction of damaged cultural heritage sites as conditions allow.


AFCP-UR will support projects in the following two categories: 1) Site-Specific Projects, and 2) Regional Assessment and Rapid Response Projects. Eligible applicants may submit multiple applications and may apply to one or both project categories.

  • Site-Specific Projects: For these projects, an applicant shall carry out protection and stabilization activities at a specific site or for a specific collection. It is expected that an initial damage assessment has already been conducted and can form the basis of a project proposal.
  • Regional Assessment and Rapid Repair Projects: For these projects, an applicant shall identify a geographic area in Ukraine, conduct risk and damage assessments in that area, and prioritize and implement response and recovery activities.


Refer to the Application Instructions (PDF) under Related Documents for additional information on eligible activities, and application submission details. For proposals to receive consideration, applicants must submit all materials to AFCP@state.gov.

Files

File Type Posted
AFCP-UR-2023-Application-Instructions.pdf PDF
AFCP-UR-2023-Budget-Worksheet.xlsx XLSX spreadsheet

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