THE US EMBASSY HAS ANNOUNCED THAT IT IS CURRENTLY ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS THE 2022 AMBASSADORS FUND FOR CULTURAL PRESERVATION.{PHOTO}.

U S ambassadors fund calls for proposals

The U.S. Embassy has announced that it is currently accepting applications the 2022 Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation. 

The Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation, AFCP, Programme was established in two thousand and one by the U.S. Congress to preserve cultural heritage and demonstrate respect for other cultures.

In Nigeria, the aim is to preserve major ancient archaeological sites, historic buildings and monuments, and major museum collections that have historical or cultural significance to the cultural heritage of the country. 

Since inception of the AFCP, the U.S. has partnered with Nigerians on ten projects.  Some past AFCP projects include: the preservation of Islamic manuscripts at the National Archives; restoration of the Gobarau Minaret, Katsina; preservation of the Kansakali Gate, Kano; the conservation of pottery collections at the National Museum of Unity, Ibadan; and conservation of collections at the National Museum, Jos.

 

The award floor is ten thousand USDollars and ceiling five hundred thousand dollars. 

Eligible organizations are advised to submit proposals to PASAbujaGrants@State.gov. and the deadline for the submission of proposals is December five, twenty twenty one, at eleven fifty nine pm.  

Application forms and further details are available at the U.S. Embassy website https://ng.usembassy.gov/.