The Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy in South Africa is offering the Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation Grant. It invites non-profit organizations, public international organizations, and institutions of higher education in South Africa and the United States to submit projects that advance U.S. foreign policy goals. The grant aims to demonstrate American leadership in preserving cultural heritage to support global prosperity and stability. The closing date for submissions is November 30, 2018, 12:00:00 AM EST.
Opportunity ID: 309593
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DOS-PTA-AFCPS19 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | U.S. Mission to South Africa: Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Arts |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.025 — U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Oct 15, 2018 |
| Last Updated Date: | Oct 15, 2018 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Nov 30, 2018 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Nov 30, 2018 |
| Archive Date: | Dec 30, 2018 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $200,000 |
| Award Floor: | $10,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education County governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education City or township governments State governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | U.S. Mission to South Africa |
| Description: |
The Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the Embassy of the United States of America in South Africa invites interested non-profit organizations, public international organizations, and private, public, or state institutions of higher education in South Africa and the United States to submit abstracts for Ambassador’s Fund for Cultural Preservation projects in
accordance with the specifications outlined in the full program description, which is attached to this notice (click on the “Related Documents” tab).
The Department of State established the Ambassador’s Fund for Cultural preservation (AFCP) at the request of the Congress in Conference Report 106-1005 accompanying H.R. 4942 (October 26, 2000). The projects recommended for funding under this program shall advance U.S. foreign policy goals and demonstrate American leadership in the preservation and protection of cultural heritage in support of prosperity and stability around the world.
Additional information regarding AFCP can be found at the following link:
|
| Link to Additional Information: | U.S. Mission to South Africa Website |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Kiera Emmons
Assistant Cultural Affairs Officer Phone 01127124314161 Email:PretoriaGrants@state.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Description edited. | Oct 15, 2018 | |
| Full URL for link to additional information added. | Oct 15, 2018 | |
| Oct 15, 2018 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DOS-PTA-AFCPS19 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | U.S. Mission to South Africa: Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Arts |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.025 — U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Oct 15, 2018 |
| Last Updated Date: | Oct 15, 2018 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Nov 30, 2018 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Nov 30, 2018 |
| Archive Date: | Dec 30, 2018 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $200,000 |
| Award Floor: | $10,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education County governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education City or township governments State governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | U.S. Mission to South Africa |
| Description: |
The Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the Embassy of the United States of America in South Africa invites interested non-profit organizations, public international organizations, and private, public, or state institutions of higher education in South Africa and the United States to submit abstracts for Ambassador’s Fund for Cultural Preservation projects in
accordance with the specifications outlined in the full program description, which is attached to this notice (click on the “Related Documents” tab).
The Department of State established the Ambassador’s Fund for Cultural preservation (AFCP) at the request of the Congress in Conference Report 106-1005 accompanying H.R. 4942 (October 26, 2000). The projects recommended for funding under this program shall advance U.S. foreign policy goals and demonstrate American leadership in the preservation and protection of cultural heritage in support of prosperity and stability around the world.
Additional information regarding AFCP can be found at the following link:
|
| Link to Additional Information: | U.S. Mission to South Africa Website |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Kiera Emmons
Assistant Cultural Affairs Officer Phone 01127124314161 Email:PretoriaGrants@state.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DOS-PTA-AFCPS19 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | U.S. Mission to South Africa: Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Arts |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.025 — U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Oct 15, 2018 |
| Last Updated Date: | Oct 15, 2018 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Nov 30, 2018 |
| Archive Date: | Dec 30, 2018 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $200,000 |
| Award Floor: | $10,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education County governments City or township governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | U.S. Mission to South Africa |
| Description: |
Program Description
The Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the Embassy of the United States of America in South Africa invites interested non-profit organizations, public international organizations, and private, public, or state institutions of higher education in South Africa and the United States to submit abstracts for Ambassador’s Fund for Cultural Preservation projects in accordance with the specifications outlined below. Please review all information in this announcement prior to submitting applications or questions.
The Department of State established the Ambassador’s Fund for Cultural preservation (AFCP) at the request of the Congress in Conference Report 106-1005 accompanying H.R. 4942 (October 26, 2000). The projects recommended for funding under this program shall advance U.S. foreign policy goals and demonstrate American leadership in the preservation and protection of cultural heritage in support of prosperity and stability around the world.
Additional information regarding AFCP can be found at the following link:
Competition Format
This opportunity consists of two application rounds: Round 1 (Project Abstract) and Round 2 (Full Application). During Round 1, applicants shall submit project abstracts to the U.S. Embassy in Pretoria. If, after the technical review, rating, and ranking of abstracts, the Embassy invites an applicant to advance to Round 2, the applicants will be invited to submit a full project application to the Embassy. Past AFCP award recipients may submit applications for continuation funds under this opportunity.
All proposed activities must take place in South Africa and must support at least one of the following foreign policy goals:
A. Promote American leadership in cultural preservation
B. Cultivate increased educational and institutional ties between the U.S. and South Africa
C. Promote American values, such as tolerance, education, innovation, and respect for cultural diversity
Funding Areas
The AFCP Small Grants Competition supports the preservation of cultural sites, cultural objects and collections, and forms of traditional cultural expression. Appropriate project activities may include:
A. In the case of cultural sites: conservation of an ancient or historic building, preservation of an archaeological site, or documentation of cultural sites in a region for preservation purposes
B. In the case of cultural objects and collections: conservation treatment for an object or collection of objects from a museum, site, or similar institution—that include, but are not limited to, archaeological and ethnographic objects, paintings, sculpture, manuscripts, and general museum conservation needs; needs assessment of a collection with respect to its condition and strategies for improving its state of conservation; inventory of a collection for conservation and protection purposes; the creation of safe environments for storage or display of collections; or specialized training in the care and preservation of collections
C. In the case of forms of traditional cultural expression: documentation and audiovisual recording of traditional music, indigenous languages and dance forms for broad dissemination as the means of teaching and further preserving them, or support for training in the preservation of traditional applied arts or crafts in danger of extinction
Special Note Regarding Sites and Objects that have a Religious Connection: The establishment clause of the U.S. Constitution permits the government to include religious objects and sites within an aid program under certain conditions. For example, an item with a religious connection (including a place of worship) may be the subject of a cultural preservation grant if the item derives its primary significance and is nominated solely on the basis of architectural, artistic, historical, or other cultural (not religious) criteria.
Applications for projects that directly support one or more of the following will receive additional consideration in FY 2019:
A. U.S. treaty or bilateral agreement obligations, such as cultural property agreements
B. U.S. Embassy Integrated Country Strategy goals
C. Disaster risk reduction for cultural heritage in disaster-prone areas
D. Post-disaster cultural heritage recovery
E. Preservation of inscribed World Heritage sites
Eligible Project Applicants
Eligible project applicants are defined as reputable and accountable non-commercial entities, such as non-governmental organizations, museums, ministries of culture, or similar institutions and organizations, including U.S.-based organizations subject to Section 501(c)(3) of the tax code, that are registered and active in SAM.gov and able to demonstrate that they have the requisite experience and capacity to manage projects to preserve cultural heritage. The Embassy will vet applicants for eligibility, suitability, and reputable performance in cultural preservation or similar activities and ensure that the applicants are able to receive U.S. federal assistance.
|
| Link to Additional Information: | U.S. Mission to South Africa Website |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Kiera Emmons
Assistant Cultural Affairs Officer Phone 01127124314161 Email:PretoriaGrants@state.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DOS-PTA-AFCPS19 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | U.S. Mission to South Africa: Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Arts |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.025 — U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Oct 15, 2018 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Nov 30, 2018 |
| Archive Date: | Dec 30, 2018 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $200,000 |
| Award Floor: | $10,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education County governments City or township governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | U.S. Mission to South Africa |
| Description: |
Program Description
The Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the Embassy of the United States of America in South Africa invites interested non-profit organizations, public international organizations, and private, public, or state institutions of higher education in South Africa and the United States to submit abstracts for Ambassador’s Fund for Cultural Preservation projects in accordance with the specifications outlined below. Please review all information in this announcement prior to submitting applications or questions.
The Department of State established the Ambassador’s Fund for Cultural preservation (AFCP) at the request of the Congress in Conference Report 106-1005 accompanying H.R. 4942 (October 26, 2000). The projects recommended for funding under this program shall advance U.S. foreign policy goals and demonstrate American leadership in the preservation and protection of cultural heritage in support of prosperity and stability around the world.
Additional information regarding AFCP can be found at the following link:
https://eca.state.gov/cultural-heritage-center/ambassadors-fund-cultural-preservation
Competition Format
This opportunity consists of two application rounds: Round 1 (Project Abstract) and Round 2 (Full Application). During Round 1, applicants shall submit project abstracts to the U.S. Embassy in Pretoria. If, after the technical review, rating, and ranking of abstracts, the Embassy invites an applicant to advance to Round 2, the applicants will be invited to submit a full project application to the Embassy. Past AFCP award recipients may submit applications for continuation funds under this opportunity.
All proposed activities must take place in South Africa and must support at least one of the following foreign policy goals:
A. Promote American leadership in cultural preservation
B. Cultivate increased educational and institutional ties between the U.S. and South Africa
C. Promote American values, such as tolerance, education, innovation, and respect for cultural diversity
Funding Areas
The AFCP Small Grants Competition supports the preservation of cultural sites, cultural objects and collections, and forms of traditional cultural expression. Appropriate project activities may include:
A. In the case of cultural sites: conservation of an ancient or historic building, preservation of an archaeological site, or documentation of cultural sites in a region for preservation purposes
B. In the case of cultural objects and collections: conservation treatment for an object or collection of objects from a museum, site, or similar institution—that include, but are not limited to, archaeological and ethnographic objects, paintings, sculpture, manuscripts, and general museum conservation needs; needs assessment of a collection with respect to its condition and strategies for improving its state of conservation; inventory of a collection for conservation and protection purposes; the creation of safe environments for storage or display of collections; or specialized training in the care and preservation of collections
C. In the case of forms of traditional cultural expression: documentation and audiovisual recording of traditional music, indigenous languages and dance forms for broad dissemination as the means of teaching and further preserving them, or support for training in the preservation of traditional applied arts or crafts in danger of extinction
Special Note Regarding Sites and Objects that have a Religious Connection: The establishment clause of the U.S. Constitution permits the government to include religious objects and sites within an aid program under certain conditions. For example, an item with a religious connection (including a place of worship) may be the subject of a cultural preservation grant if the item derives its primary significance and is nominated solely on the basis of architectural, artistic, historical, or other cultural (not religious) criteria.
Applications for projects that directly support one or more of the following will receive additional consideration in FY 2019:
A. U.S. treaty or bilateral agreement obligations, such as cultural property agreements
B. U.S. Embassy Integrated Country Strategy goals
C. Disaster risk reduction for cultural heritage in disaster-prone areas
D. Post-disaster cultural heritage recovery
E. Preservation of inscribed World Heritage sites
Eligible Project Applicants
Eligible project applicants are defined as reputable and accountable non-commercial entities, such as non-governmental organizations, museums, ministries of culture, or similar institutions and organizations, including U.S.-based organizations subject to Section 501(c)(3) of the tax code, that are registered and active in SAM.gov and able to demonstrate that they have the requisite experience and capacity to manage projects to preserve cultural heritage. The Embassy will vet applicants for eligibility, suitability, and reputable performance in cultural preservation or similar activities and ensure that the applicants are able to receive U.S. federal assistance.
|
| Link to Additional Information: | U.S. Mission to South Africa Website |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Kiera Emmons
Assistant Cultural Affairs Officer Phone 01127124314161 Email:PretoriaGrants@state.gov |
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