Opportunity Information: Apply for PDS KABUL AFCP 122022 001
The U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP) 2023 Grants Program, administered through the Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) of the U.S. Mission to Afghanistan, is a competitive funding opportunity designed to support projects that protect and preserve cultural heritage. The program is structured as an open competition where interested organizations begin by submitting a Concept Note as the first step. This initial round functions as a screening phase: applicants outline their proposed preservation project at a high level, giving the funder enough information to judge whether the idea fits AFCP priorities and is feasible. Only applicants whose Concept Notes are selected for further consideration will be invited to move forward to Round 2, which requires a full application package with more complete technical, managerial, and budget details.
This opportunity is issued by the U.S. Department of State (Agency: Department of State, U.S. Mission to Afghanistan) and is categorized as a discretionary program, meaning awards are made through a competitive selection process rather than by formula. Funding may be provided through either a grant or a cooperative agreement, which typically indicates that some projects may involve closer engagement or oversight from the U.S. government during implementation, depending on the specific award terms. The funding activity category is listed as "Other," reflecting that the program focuses on cultural preservation work rather than fitting neatly into more common categories like health, education, or infrastructure.
Key logistics and basic parameters are clearly defined in the notice. The funding opportunity number is PDS KABUL AFCP 122022 001. The announcement was created on December 9, 2022, with an original closing date of January 9, 2023. The maximum award amount (award ceiling) is listed as $500,000, and the program anticipated making up to 30 awards, suggesting that multiple projects could be funded across a range of preservation needs and locations, subject to the quality of submissions and available funding.
The program’s purpose is specifically tied to preserving cultural heritage, which in AFCP programs generally includes efforts such as conserving historic buildings or sites, stabilizing or restoring culturally significant structures, protecting archaeological resources, preserving museum collections or archival materials, and documenting or safeguarding heritage at risk. While the notice provided here does not list detailed project themes or restrictions, the emphasis is on implementing "individual projects" that have a direct preservation outcome, rather than general cultural programming or events.
Eligibility is broadly referenced as "Others," with the announcement indicating that applicants should consult the additional eligibility guidance in the full posting. In practice, this typically means that the opportunity may be open to a range of organization types (for example, non-governmental organizations, cultural institutions, academic entities, or other qualified non-profit or non-commercial partners), but applicants are expected to confirm eligibility by following the specific instructions in the full announcement.
A crucial point in the posting is that releasing the opportunity does not guarantee that any award will be made. The U.S. government is not committing to fund projects simply by issuing the call for Concept Notes, and the full AFCP program implementation is explicitly contingent on the availability of funds. Applicants are also directed to follow all application instructions exactly as outlined in the official announcement, since compliance with formatting, required content, and submission procedures is typically a gating factor in competitive federal funding processes.Apply for PDS KABUL AFCP 122022 001
- The Department of State, U.S. Mission to Afghanistan in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation 2023 Grants Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.025.
- This funding opportunity was created on Dec 09, 2022.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 09, 2023. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $500,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 30 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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