Description
The U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP) is accepting project abstracts and full applications for the 2019 Large Grants Program. The program aims to preserve cultural heritage in El Salvador, with a focus on major ancient archaeological sites, historic buildings and monuments, and major museum collections. The deadline for submitting project abstracts is December 3, 2018, and for full project applications is February 15, 2019. Eligible applicants include reputable and accountable non-commercial entities, such as non-governmental organizations, museums, ministries of culture, or similar institutions and organizations.
Some key points to consider:
• The program has a floor of $200,000 and a ceiling of $800,000 per project.
• The program supports the preservation of cultural heritage, including preventive conservation, stabilization, conservation, consolidation, anastylosis, and restoration.
• Applications must be submitted in English and must include a detailed project budget and a statement of urgency.
• The program has a two-stage application process, with a project abstract submission in Round 1 and a full application submission in Round 2.