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AFCP 2020 Small Grants Competition for Cultural Preservation Projects in Egypt

This opportunity is issued by the U.S. Mission to Egypt, specifically the Cultural Affairs Office of the U.S. Embassy in Cairo, for the Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP) 2020 Small Grants Competition. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Mission to Egypt, Cultural Affairs Office, U.S. Embassy in Cairo - Eligible Applicants: - Non-profit organizations, NGOs, museums, ministries of culture, and U.S.-based organizations under Section 501(c)(3) - All applicants must be registered and active in SAM.gov - Products/Services Requested: - Preservation of cultural sites, objects, collections, and traditional cultural expressions - Activities include: - Conservation of ancient or historic buildings - Preservation of archaeological sites - Documentation of cultural sites - Conservation needs assessments and treatment - Inventory and safe storage of collections - Training in care and preservation of collections or traditional arts and crafts - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Strict eligibility criteria for applicants - Funding priorities include disaster risk reduction and World Heritage site preservation - Projects with religious connections may be eligible if their primary significance is architectural, artistic, historical, or cultural - Comprehensive list of ineligible activities and costs - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are mentioned, as this is a grants competition for cultural preservation projects rather than a procurement of products. - Grant funding ranges from $10,000 to $200,000 per project.

Description

The Cultural Affairs Office of the U.S. Embassy in Cairo is accepting project applications for the Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP) 2020 Small Grants Competition. The grants support preservation of cultural sites, objects, collections, and traditional cultural expressions with funding ranging from $10,000 to $200,000 per project. Eligible applicants include non-profit organizations, NGOs, museums, ministries of culture, and U.S.-based organizations under Section 501(c)(3). Applications must be submitted electronically by December 5, 2019, and projects must align with specified funding priorities and restrictions.

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