Opportunity ID: 357860
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DOS-NBO-PDS-FY25-002-AFCP |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | U.S. Embassy Nairobi, Kenya: Ambassadors Fund For Cultural Preservation (AFCP) 2025 |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Public Diplomacy |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.025 — U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 6 |
| Posted Date: | Dec 20, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Dec 20, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 31, 2025 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 31, 2025 |
| Archive Date: | Apr 30, 2025 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $25,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Only these types or organizations may apply:• Foreign Institutions of Higher Education• Foreign-Based Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs)• Foreign Public Entities (where permitted)• Public International Organizations and Governmental Institutions• U.S. Institutions of Higher Education• U.S. Non-Profit Organizations (IRS section 501(c)(3) |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | U.S. Mission to Kenya |
| Description: |
Executive summary
The U.S. Embassy in Nairobi, Kenya is now accepting applications for the U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP) Grants Program!
AFCP supports the preservation of historic buildings, archaeological sites, manuscripts, museum collections, and forms of traditional cultural expression such as indigenous languages and crafts in more than 120 countries around the world. Grants range from U.S. $25,000 to $500,000. Projects may range in length from one to five years.
The application process involves two rounds: Round 1: The first round includes the submission of project ideas in the form of concept notes, due to the U.S. Embassy in Nairobi on January 15, 2025. Concept notes should be submitted electronically to NairobiGrants@state.gov and should not exceed three pages. No hard copies will be accepted. Failure to include any of the requirements or follow the character limits will result in the application being deemed ineligible. Round 2: Selected applicants will be invited to submit full project applications for Round Two by March 31, 2025. For any questions regarding the submission process, please email NairobiGrants@state.gov.
Priority regions: All the counties in Kenya
Participants and audiences: Local communities, government agencies, educational institutions, tourists, and others interested in cultural heritage and preservation. Funding Areas
|
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
NairobiGrants@state.gov
Email:NairobiGrants@state.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Editing the opportunity titel | Dec 20, 2024 | |
| Modification to format text. | Dec 20, 2024 | |
| Dec 20, 2024 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 6
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DOS-NBO-PDS-FY25-002-AFCP |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | U.S. Embassy Nairobi, Kenya: Ambassadors Fund For Cultural Preservation (AFCP) 2025 |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Public Diplomacy |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.025 — U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 6 |
| Posted Date: | Dec 20, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Dec 20, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 31, 2025 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 31, 2025 |
| Archive Date: | Apr 30, 2025 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $25,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Only these types or organizations may apply:• Foreign Institutions of Higher Education• Foreign-Based Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs)• Foreign Public Entities (where permitted)• Public International Organizations and Governmental Institutions• U.S. Institutions of Higher Education• U.S. Non-Profit Organizations (IRS section 501(c)(3) |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | U.S. Mission to Kenya |
| Description: |
Executive summary
The U.S. Embassy in Nairobi, Kenya is now accepting applications for the U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP) Grants Program!
AFCP supports the preservation of historic buildings, archaeological sites, manuscripts, museum collections, and forms of traditional cultural expression such as indigenous languages and crafts in more than 120 countries around the world. Grants range from U.S. $25,000 to $500,000. Projects may range in length from one to five years.
The application process involves two rounds: Round 1: The first round includes the submission of project ideas in the form of concept notes, due to the U.S. Embassy in Nairobi on January 15, 2025. Concept notes should be submitted electronically to NairobiGrants@state.gov and should not exceed three pages. No hard copies will be accepted. Failure to include any of the requirements or follow the character limits will result in the application being deemed ineligible. Round 2: Selected applicants will be invited to submit full project applications for Round Two by March 31, 2025. For any questions regarding the submission process, please email NairobiGrants@state.gov.
Priority regions: All the counties in Kenya
Participants and audiences: Local communities, government agencies, educational institutions, tourists, and others interested in cultural heritage and preservation. Funding Areas
|
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
NairobiGrants@state.gov
Email:NairobiGrants@state.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 5
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DOS-NBO-PDS-FY25-002-AFCP |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | U.S. Embassy, Nairobi Kenya: Ambassadors Fund For Cultural Preservation (AFCP) 2025 |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Public Diplomacy |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.025 — U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 5 |
| Posted Date: | Dec 20, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Dec 20, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 31, 2025 |
| Archive Date: | Apr 30, 2025 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $25,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Only these types or organizations may apply:• Foreign Institutions of Higher Education• Foreign-Based Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs)• Foreign Public Entities (where permitted)• Public International Organizations and Governmental Institutions• U.S. Institutions of Higher Education• U.S. Non-Profit Organizations (IRS section 501(c)(3) |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | U.S. Mission to Kenya |
| Description: |
Executive summary
The U.S. Embassy in Nairobi, Kenya is now accepting applications for the U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP) Grants Program!
AFCP supports the preservation of historic buildings, archaeological sites, manuscripts, museum collections, and forms of traditional cultural expression such as indigenous languages and crafts in more than 120 countries around the world. Grants range from U.S. $25,000 to $500,000. Projects may range in length from one to five years.
The application process involves two rounds: Round 1: The first round includes the submission of project ideas in the form of concept notes, due to the U.S. Embassy in Nairobi on January 15, 2025. Concept notes should be submitted electronically to NairobiGrants@state.gov and should not exceed three pages. No hard copies will be accepted. Failure to include any of the requirements or follow the character limits will result in the application being deemed ineligible. Round 2: Selected applicants will be invited to submit full project applications for Round Two by March 31, 2025. For any questions regarding the submission process, please email NairobiGrants@state.gov.
Priority regions: All the counties in Kenya
Participants and audiences: Local communities, government agencies, educational institutions, tourists, and others interested in cultural heritage and preservation. Funding Areas
|
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
NairobiGrants@state.gov
Email:NairobiGrants@state.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 4
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DOS-NBO-PDS-FY25-002-AFCP |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | U.S. Embassy, Nairobi Kenya: Ambassadors Fund For Cultural Preservation (AFCP) 2025 |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Public Diplomacy |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.025 — U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 4 |
| Posted Date: | Dec 20, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Dec 20, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 31, 2025 |
| Archive Date: | Apr 30, 2025 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $25,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Only these types or organizations may apply:• Foreign Institutions of Higher Education• Foreign-Based Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs)• Foreign Public Entities (where permitted)• Public International Organizations and Governmental Institutions• U.S. Institutions of Higher Education• U.S. Non-Profit Organizations (IRS section 501(c)(3) |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | U.S. Mission to Kenya |
| Description: |
Executive summary
The U.S. Embassy in Nairobi, Kenya is now accepting applications for the U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP) Grants Program!
AFCP supports the preservation of historic buildings, archaeological sites, manuscripts, museum collections, and forms of traditional cultural expression such as indigenous languages and crafts in more than 120 countries around the world. Grants range from U.S. $25,000 to $500,000. Projects may range in length from one to five years.
The application process involves two rounds: Round 1: The first round includes the submission of project ideas in the form of concept notes, due to the U.S. Embassy in Nairobi on January 15, 2025. Concept notes should be submitted electronically to NairobiGrants@state.gov and should not exceed three pages. No hard copies will be accepted. Failure to include any of the requirements or follow the character limits will result in the application being deemed ineligible. Round 2: Selected applicants will be invited to submit full project applications for Round Two by March 31, 2025. For any questions regarding the submission process, please email NairobiGrants@state.gov.
Priority regions: All the counties in Kenya
Participants and audiences: Local communities, government agencies, educational institutions, tourists, and others interested in cultural heritage and preservation. Funding Areas
|
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
NairobiGrants@state.gov
Email:NairobiGrants@state.gov |