U.S. Embassy Conakry, Annual Program Statement: Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation

The U.S. Embassy in Conakry is seeking proposals for the 2019 Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP) grants program. The program aims to preserve cultural heritage in Guinea, with a focus on cultural sites, cultural objects and collections, and forms of traditional cultural expression. The deadline for submitting proposals is December 10, 2018. • Cultural Sites: conservation of ancient or historic buildings, preservation of archaeological sites, or documentation of cultural sites for preservation purposes • Cultural objects and collections: conservation treatment, needs assessment, inventory, creation of safe environments for storage or display, or specialized training in the care and preservation of collections • Forms of traditional cultural expression: documentation and audiovisual recording of traditional music, indigenous languages, and dance forms, or support for training in the preservation of traditional applied arts or crafts