This grant, offered by the Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) of the U.S. Mission to Afghanistan, is for organizations seeking funding through the U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP). The primary purpose of this initiative is to support individual projects focused on the preservation of cultural heritage. This open competition invites eligible organizations to first submit a Concept Note for Round 1 consideration. Should a Concept Note be selected, applicants will then be invited to submit a comprehensive full application package in Round 2. It is important to note that the full implementation of the AFCP program is contingent upon the availability of funds. Applicants must adhere to all instructions provided in the announcement.
Opportunity ID: 344834
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | PDS-KABUL-AFCP-122022-001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation 2023 Grants Program |
| 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: | Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 30 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.025 — U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Dec 09, 2022 |
| Last Updated Date: | Dec 09, 2022 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 09, 2023 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 09, 2023 |
| Archive Date: | Feb 08, 2023 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $6,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $10,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible Applicants: The following entities are eligible to apply: • Foreign Institution of Higher Education • Foreign-based non-profit organizations/nongovernment organizations (NGO) • Foreign Public Entity, where permitted • U.S. Non-Profit Organization (501(c)(3)) • U.S. Institution of Higher Education Eligible implementers may also include, museums, ministries of culture, or similar institutions and organizations. The AFCP will not award grants to individuals, commercial entities, or past award recipients that have not fulfilled the objectives or reporting requirements of previous awards. The AFCP further defines eligible applicants as reputable and accountable entities that are able to demonstrate that they have the requisite capacity and permission to manage projects to preserve cultural heritage in the specified country. Other Eligibility Details: 1. Organizations may sub-contract with other entities, but only one non-governmental entity can be the prime recipient of the award. When sub-contracting with other entities, the responsibilities of each entity must be clearly defined in the proposal. 2. In order to be eligible to receive an award, all organizations must have a unique entity identifier (UEI) assigned by SAM.gov, as well as a valid registration on SAM.gov. 3. Cost sharing or matching is encouraged, but not required for this funding opportunity. 4. Pre-award costs are generally not an allowable expense for this funding opportunity, but may be considered on a case-by-case basis. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | U.S. Mission to Afghanistan |
| Description: |
The Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) of the U.S. Mission to Afghanistan announces an open competition for organizations to submit a Concept Note (Round 1) for funding through the U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP) to implement individual projects to preserve cultural heritage. Should an applicant’s Concept Note submission be selected for further consideration, the applicant will be invited to submit a full application package (Round 2). Issuance of this funding opportunity does not constitute an award commitment on the part of the U.S. government. Full implementation of the AFCP program is subject to the availability of funds. To apply, please follow all instructions as outlined in this announcement. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
KabulPDSProposals@state.gov
US Mission to Afghanistan Public Diplomacy Section Email:KabulPDSProposals@state.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
Related Documents
Folder 344834 Full Announcement-Afghanistan AFCP Concept Note -> US Mission Afghanistan AFCP NOFO Concept Notes 2023.pdf
Folder 344834 Full Announcement-Afghanistan AFCP Concept Note -> Questions and Answer AFCP Concept Note 1.8.2023.pdf
Folder 344834 Full Announcement-Afghanistan AFCP Concept Note -> SF424 B Assurances for Non-Construction programs.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | KabulPDSProposals@state.gov US Mission to Afghanistan Public Diplomacy Section Email: KabulPDSProposals@state.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19.025 | PDS-KABUL-AFCP-122022-001 | U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation 2023 Grants Program | PKG00278863 | Dec 09, 2022 | Jan 09, 2023 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
344834 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
344834 SF424A-1.0.pdf
344834 SF424B-1.1.pdf
344834 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
344834 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
344834 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
344834 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
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