Description
The U.S. Mission to South Africa is seeking applications for the Ambassador’s Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP) 2020 Small Grants Competition. The AFCP supports the preservation of cultural sites, cultural objects and collections, and forms of traditional cultural expression. Eligible projects may include conservation of ancient or historic buildings, preservation of archaeological sites, documentation of cultural sites, conservation needs assessments and treatment, and support for training in the care and preservation of collections. The competition is open to non-profit organizations, public international organizations, and private, public, or state institutions of higher education in South Africa and the United States.
Key aspects of the job include:
• Preservation of cultural sites, objects, and collections
• Conservation of ancient or historic buildings
• Support for training in the care and preservation of collections
• Documentation of cultural sites and traditional cultural expression
• Eligible applicants include non-profit organizations, public international organizations, and private, public, or state institutions of higher education
• The period of performance must begin before September 30, 2020 and may be up to five years in duration