Opportunity
Simpler Grants.gov #PAS-Jakarta-FY20-04
Grants for Cultural Heritage Preservation Projects in Indonesia (AFCP 2021 Small Grant Competition)
Posted
May 22, 2020
Respond By
November 14, 2020
Identifier
PAS-Jakarta-FY20-04
NAICS
813312, 813211
This opportunity invites applications for the U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP) 2021 Small Grant Competition, focused on preserving cultural heritage in Indonesia. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of State, U.S. Embassy Jakarta Public Affairs Section - Eligible Applicants: - Foreign and U.S. institutions of higher education, organizations, and public entities - Products/Services Requested: - Preservation of cultural sites, objects, collections, and traditional cultural expressions in Indonesia - Activities may include: - Conservation of ancient or historic buildings and archaeological sites - Conservation treatment for museum objects and collections - Documentation and audiovisual recording of traditional music, languages, and dance forms - Training in preservation of traditional arts or crafts - Creation of safe environments for storage or display - Grant Details: - Awards range from $10,000 to $200,000 per project - Total estimated worldwide funding is $2.7 million - Project duration: 12 to 60 months - No cost sharing or matching required - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Projects must be located within Indonesia - Official permission from the national cultural authority in Indonesia is required - Compliance with U.S. Department of State terms and conditions - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are mentioned, as this is a grant for cultural preservation activities rather than procurement of products.
Description
The Department of State established the AFCP to support the preservation of cultural sites, objects, collections, and traditional cultural expressions in developing countries. The program offers grants ranging from $10,000 to $200,000, with an estimated total funding of $2.7 million worldwide. Eligible applicants include foreign and U.S. organizations, institutions, and public entities. The application deadline is November 15, 2020, and the anticipated project start date is September 2021.