Cultural Preservation/Restoration Project

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	Federal Grant Title:	Cultural Preservation/Restoration Project
	CFDA Number:	00.000
	CFDA Description:	Not Elsewhere Classified
	Federal Agency Name:	Office of Acquisitions Management
	Category of Funding Activity:	Other
	Category Explanation:	This funding opportunity is open to private institutions and governmental and non-governmental organizations with experience in the preservation of cultural heritage and with strong knowledge of Kosovo's history and culture and the importance of the proposed site. Qualified entities are reputable and accountable non-governmental organizations, museums, ministries of culture, or similar institutions and organizations that are able to demonstrate that they have the requisite experience and capacity to manage projects to preserve cultural heritage.
	Opportunity Category:	Discretionary
	Funding Opportunity Number:	S-LMAQM-RFA-CA-11-EUR-002
	Document Type:	Grants Notice
	Funding Instrument Type:	Cooperative Agreement
	Posted Date:	Jan 24, 2011
	Creation Date:	Jan 24, 2011
	Original Closing Date for Applications:	Mar 31, 2011
	Current Closing Date for Applications:	Mar 31, 2011
	Archive Date:	Apr 30, 2011
	Expected Number of Awards:	10
	Estimated Total Program Funding:	$1,472,000
	Federal Grant Award Ceiling:	$1,472,000
	Federal Grant Award Floor:	$0
	Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:	No

Applicants Eligible for this Grant: Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: This funding opportunity is open to private institutions and governmental and non-governmental organizations with experience in the preservation of cultural heritage and with strong knowledge of Kosovo's history and culture and the importance of the proposed site. Qualified entities are reputable and accountable non-governmental organizations, museums, ministries of culture, or similar institutions and organizations that are able to demonstrate that they have the requisite experience and capacity to manage projects to preserve cultural heritage.
Grant Description: The U.S. Embassy Pristina announces a Request for Applications for projects to preserve important cultural sites within Kosovo. Applicants should be organizations with a proven track record of restoring and preserving sites of historical significance and with strong knowledge of the history and culture of Kosovo. Selected applicants will be responsible for all aspects of the project, to include contracting for goods and services; ensuring that timelines are met and work is accomplished according to schedule; receiving necessary government of Kosovo permits and authorizations to conduct the work (the U.S. Embassy may be able to provide facilitative assistance in this regard); submitting all necessary work plans, financial reports and narrative reports to the U.S. Embassy as stipulated in the cooperative agreement. Total U.S. Department of State funding for these cooperative agreements is $1,472,000. Any non-governmental organizations (NGOs) or private institutions in Kosovo, the Balkans, the U.S. or elsewhere with experience in the work described in the program goals and activities are encouraged to submit proposals.
Link to Full Grant Announcement: http://www.grants.gov
Grant Announcement Contact: Nicole Martin Grants Managment Specialist
Cultural Preservation/Restoration Project [martinn@state.gov]
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