U.S. Embassy Guinea: Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation

The summary for the U.S. Embassy Guinea: Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation grant is detailed below. This summary states who is eligible for the grant, how much grant money will be awarded, current and past deadlines, Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) numbers, and a sampling of similar government grants. Verify the accuracy of the data FederalGrants.com provides by visiting the webpage noted in the Link to Full Announcement section or by contacting the appropriate person listed as the Grant Announcement Contact. If any section is incomplete, please visit the website for the Bureau of African Affairs, which is the U.S. government agency offering this grant.

U.S. Embassy Guinea: Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation: The U.S. Embassy in Guinea is pleased to issue a notice of funding opportunity for the Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP). Please carefully follow all instructions contained in the full announcement, accessed by clicking on the "Related Documents" tab above. Administration of this program will be subject to the availability of funds for fiscal year (FY) 2016.Purpose of the Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP): The AFCP supports the preservation of cultural sites, cultural objects, and forms of traditional cultural expression in more than 100 countries around the world, including Guinea. AFCP-supported projects include the restoration of ancient and historic buildings, assessment and conservation of rare manuscripts and museum collections, preservation and protection of important archaeological sites, and the documentation of vanishing traditional craft techniques and indigenous languages. Cultural heritage endures as a reminder of the contributions and historical experiences of humanity. By taking a leading role in efforts to preserve cultural heritage, the U.S. shows its respect for other cultures.