U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation Grants Program
The AFCP grants fund projects preserving cultural heritage (sites, objects, traditions) in eligible countries; contact US embassies for details and deadlines.
This grant is no longer accepting proposals
Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs has archived this opportunity.
Funder: Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs
Due Dates: Varies by U.S. embassy (typically late April; check with local embassy)
Funding Amounts: Awards range from $25,000 to $500,000; typical duration 12–60 months; estimated total program funding $6 million
Summary: Supports projects to preserve cultural heritage (sites, objects, traditions) in eligible countries through U.S. embassies worldwide.
Key Information: Application deadlines and instructions are set by each U.S. embassy; applicants must contact their local embassy for details.
Description
The U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP) provides competitive grants to support the preservation of cultural heritage in eligible countries. The program funds projects that protect historic buildings, archaeological sites, museum collections, and traditional cultural expressions such as indigenous languages and crafts. The AFCP aims to strengthen local communities, foster mutual understanding, and promote cultural heritage as a resource for education, tourism, and economic development.
Projects may include activities such as conservation, restoration, documentation, preventive conservation, stabilization, and public outreach related to tangible and intangible cultural heritage. The program is administered through U.S. embassies, which set their own application deadlines and manage the selection process.
