U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP) 2025 Grants Program

The U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP) 2025 Grants Program supports the preservation of cultural heritage in Bangladesh. The program aims to preserve archaeological sites, historic buildings and monuments, museum collections, and traditional cultural expressions. Eligible applicants include foreign institutions of higher education, foreign-based non-governmental organizations, and U.S. non-profit organizations. The program requires a concept note as the first step in the application process, which should include project basics, a summary, and visual or audiovisual documentation. The program has a cost-sharing requirement, but it is not mandatory. The award amount can range from $25,000 to $500,000 per project. • Eligible activities include anastylosis, conservation, consolidation, documentation, inventory, preventive conservation, restoration, and stabilization. • Ineligible activities include preservation of natural heritage, human remains, news media, and published materials. • The program requires a detailed project budget, a budget narrative, and supporting documentation. • The application review process will begin in early 2025, and the Center will review and select concept notes and full applications in consultation with regional bureau PD offices.