Opportunity Information: Apply for DOS MEX PD DF 2017 02
The U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP) 2017 Small Grants Competition is a funding opportunity offered by the U.S. Embassy in Mexico under the U.S. Department of State. Created in 2001 in partnership with the Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), the program is designed to help countries protect and preserve significant cultural heritage. Through this competition, the Embassy is inviting proposals for projects that safeguard Mexican cultural heritage so it can be maintained and passed on to future generations. The Embassy notes that AFCP has supported multiple preservation efforts in Mexico in past years, including a recent project focused on restoring the main archery of the Father Tembleque Aqueduct, highlighting the program's emphasis on tangible, impactful preservation work.
Grants available through this competition range from $10,000 to $200,000 per project, with an award ceiling of $200,000. The opportunity is structured as a grant (Funding Instrument Type: Grant) and is listed under CFDA number 19.025. The Department of State anticipated making around four awards under this announcement. The opportunity is identified by Funding Opportunity Number DOS MEX PD DF 2017 02, and the original posting date is December 1, 2016.
Applicants are expected to be reputable, accountable, and non-commercial organizations with demonstrated experience and the capacity to manage cultural preservation projects. Examples of eligible entities include non-governmental organizations, museums, ministries of culture, and similar institutions or organizations. The Embassy will vet applicants to confirm eligibility and suitability, and to assess whether the applicant has a credible track record of performance in cultural preservation or closely related activities. This screening is meant to ensure that funded projects are managed responsibly and achieve preservation outcomes that align with the program's goals.
The deadline to submit proposals is January 1, 2017. For questions or to submit a proposal, applicants are directed to contact Elizabeth Andion at AndionE@state.gov and include "AFCP Small Grants Program" in the email subject line. Overall, the competition is positioned as a targeted opportunity for qualified organizations to obtain support for protecting culturally significant sites, objects, or heritage resources in Mexico under a well-established U.S. cultural preservation initiative.Apply for DOS MEX PD DF 2017 02
- The Department of State in the other sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation 2017 Small Grants Competition" 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 2016-12-01.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2017-01-01. (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 $200,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 4 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others.
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AFCP 2017 Small Grants Competition (U.S. Embassy in Mexico) - FAQs
What is the U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP) 2017 Small Grants Competition?
The AFCP 2017 Small Grants Competition is a grant funding opportunity offered by the U.S. Embassy in Mexico under the U.S. Department of State. It supports projects that safeguard Mexican cultural heritage so it can be maintained and passed on to future generations.
Who runs this program and when was it created?
The program is run under the U.S. Department of State and was created in 2001 in partnership with the Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA).
What is the overall purpose of the AFCP program?
The purpose is to help countries protect and preserve significant cultural heritage. In this competition, the focus is on proposals that protect culturally significant heritage in Mexico.
What types of projects is the U.S. Embassy in Mexico looking to fund?
The Embassy is inviting proposals for projects that safeguard Mexican cultural heritage. The opportunity emphasizes tangible, impactful preservation work, as reflected in prior AFCP support in Mexico (for example, restoration work on the Father Tembleque Aqueduct's main archery).
How much funding is available per project?
Grants range from $10,000 to $200,000 per project. The award ceiling is $200,000.
How many awards does the Department of State expect to make?
The Department of State anticipated making around four awards under this announcement.
What is the funding instrument type?
The funding instrument type is a grant (Funding Instrument Type: Grant).
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed for this opportunity is 19.025.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is DOS MEX PD DF 2017 02.
When was the opportunity originally posted?
The original posting date is December 1, 2016.
What is the application deadline?
The deadline to submit proposals is January 1, 2017.
Who is eligible to apply?
Applicants are expected to be reputable, accountable, and non-commercial organizations with demonstrated experience and capacity to manage cultural preservation projects.
What are examples of eligible organizations?
Examples provided include non-governmental organizations, museums, ministries of culture, and similar institutions or organizations.
Are commercial or for-profit organizations eligible?
The opportunity states that applicants are expected to be non-commercial organizations.
What kind of experience should an applicant have?
Applicants should have demonstrated experience and the capacity to manage cultural preservation projects, along with a credible track record of performance in cultural preservation or closely related activities.
Will applicants be screened or vetted?
Yes. The Embassy will vet applicants to confirm eligibility and suitability and to assess whether the applicant has a credible track record relevant to cultural preservation. This screening is intended to ensure funded projects are managed responsibly and achieve preservation outcomes aligned with program goals.
What country or location is the project focus?
This competition invites proposals for projects that safeguard Mexican cultural heritage, and it is administered by the U.S. Embassy in Mexico.
How do applicants submit questions or a proposal?
Applicants are directed to contact Elizabeth Andion at AndionE@state.gov for questions or to submit a proposal.
What should be included in the email subject line?
Emails should include "AFCP Small Grants Program" in the subject line.
What is an example of a project previously supported in Mexico?
The Embassy notes that AFCP has supported multiple preservation efforts in Mexico, including a recent project focused on restoring the main archery of the Father Tembleque Aqueduct.
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