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The Ambassador’s Fund for Cultural Preservation

The United States Embassy in Uzbekistan announces the competition for the 2010 Ambassador’s Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP).

The deadline for submitting proposals is December 11, 2009.

Introduction

Created by Congress in 2001, the Ambassador’s Fund for Cultural Preservation provides grants to preserve historic sites, artifacts, manuscripts and museum collections, as well as traditional forms of expression, such as music, dance, and language. Administered by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, the Ambassador’s Fund has already provided nearly $125,000 to support five significant preservation projects in Uzbekistan. 

Cultural Preservation awards are based on the importance of the site, object or traditional form of expression to be preserved as well as the urgency of its preservation need. Government agencies, cultural organizations, educational institutions, NGOs and individuals can submit proposals.  After reviewing the proposals, the Ambassador submits the most compelling ones to the State Department for final consideration.  Awards are generally announced during the summer. For further information, including applications and program guidelines, please visit http://www.exchanges.state.gov/culprop/afcp/ and our website http://uzbekistan.usembassy.gov.