Opportunity Information: Apply for S JM370 16 GR 002
Apply for S JM370 16 GR 002
- The DOS-JAM in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "2016 Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation Large 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 Jan 15, 2016 and posted on Jan 15, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 08, 2016. (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 10 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Opportunity Summary:
The 2016 Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP) Large Grants Program, administered through the U.S. Department of State and posted by the U.S. Embassy in Kingston (Agency: DOS-JAM), invited proposals for substantial cultural heritage preservation projects. This opportunity was structured as a grant (Funding Instrument Type: Grant) under an earmark category, with funding intended for major preservation work rather than small-scale activities. The program emphasized projects that protect significant cultural resources and align with AFCPs core objective of safeguarding cultural heritage in a way that benefits the public and supports long-term preservation.
Funding for this large-grants round ranged from USD 200,000 to USD 500,000 per award, with an award ceiling of USD 500,000. Projects could be designed to run from one to three years, allowing applicants to propose either intensive short-term interventions or multi-year efforts that address complex preservation needs. The announcement indicated an expectation of up to 10 awards, suggesting a competitive process with a limited number of relatively high-value grants.
Project eligibility, in practical terms, centered on the type of cultural property being preserved and the conditions attached to it. Proposed activities needed to focus on the preservation of major ancient archaeological sites, historic buildings and monuments, or major museum collections. These resources had to be accessible to the public and protected by law, which signals that the program prioritized officially recognized heritage assets with public-facing value and legal protections that can help ensure the results of the investment are sustained.
The solicitation highlighted specific preservation priorities that proposals were expected to meet, with applicants able to address one or more of the listed categories. Preventive conservation referred to measures that address or mitigate conditions that are actively damaging or threatening a site or collection, such as moisture intrusion, pests, environmental fluctuations, or inappropriate handling and storage. Stabilization focused on reducing physical disturbance and structural risks, including settling, collapse, or other forms of instability that could lead to rapid deterioration or loss. Conservation targeted the treatment of existing damage or deterioration to sites or collections, often involving specialized techniques and professional oversight to slow decay and preserve original materials. Consolidation involved reconnecting or reinforcing elements of a site to improve integrity and durability, which can include securing masonry, strengthening structural components, or rejoining fragmented features where appropriate. Anastylosis, a more specialized approach, involved reassembling a site using its original parts, typically requiring careful documentation and adherence to established standards to avoid conjectural reconstruction. Restoration covered the replacement of missing elements to recreate an earlier appearance, and the notice framed this as usually appropriate for fine arts, decorative arts, and historic buildings, reflecting the need for restraint and strong justification when restoring rather than strictly conserving.
Key administrative details included the Funding Opportunity Title (2016 Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation Large Grants Program) and Funding Opportunity Number (S JM370 16 GR 002). The CFDA number associated with the opportunity was 19.025. The opportunity was created and posted on January 15, 2016, and the application deadline was February 8, 2016 (both the original and current closing dates matched). Eligibility was listed broadly as "Others" with additional clarification referenced in the original listing, indicating that applicant types were not limited to a single category in the summary record, though proposals still had to meet the heritage, public access, and legal protection requirements described in the program priorities.
FAQs: 2016 Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP) Large Grants Program
What is this funding opportunity?
This opportunity is the 2016 Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP) Large Grants Program, administered through the U.S. Department of State and posted by the U.S. Embassy in Kingston (Agency: DOS-JAM). It invited proposals for substantial cultural heritage preservation projects.
What type of funding instrument is offered?
The funding instrument type is a Grant.
What is the purpose or main objective of the program?
The program focuses on safeguarding significant cultural heritage through major preservation work. It emphasizes protecting important cultural resources in a way that benefits the public and supports long-term preservation outcomes.
Is this intended for small projects or large projects?
This round was specifically for large grants and was intended for major preservation work rather than small-scale activities.
How much funding is available per award?
Award amounts ranged from USD 200,000 to USD 500,000 per award.
What is the maximum award amount?
The award ceiling was USD 500,000.
How many awards were expected?
The announcement indicated an expectation of up to 10 awards.
How long could a project last?
Projects could be designed to run from one to three years.
What types of cultural resources were eligible for preservation under this program?
Proposed activities needed to focus on the preservation of major ancient archaeological sites, historic buildings and monuments, or major museum collections.
Do the cultural resources need to be accessible to the public?
Yes. The resources being preserved had to be accessible to the public.
Do the cultural resources need legal protection?
Yes. The resources had to be protected by law, reflecting a priority for officially recognized heritage assets with legal protections that help sustain project results.
What kinds of preservation activities did the solicitation prioritize?
The solicitation highlighted several preservation priorities that proposals were expected to meet. Applicants could address one or more of the listed categories: preventive conservation, stabilization, conservation, consolidation, anastylosis, and restoration.
What is meant by preventive conservation in this program?
Preventive conservation refers to measures that address or mitigate conditions actively damaging or threatening a site or collection, such as moisture intrusion, pests, environmental fluctuations, or inappropriate handling and storage.
What is meant by stabilization?
Stabilization focuses on reducing physical disturbance and structural risks, including settling, collapse, or other forms of instability that could lead to rapid deterioration or loss.
What is meant by conservation?
Conservation refers to treatment of existing damage or deterioration to sites or collections, often involving specialized techniques and professional oversight to slow decay and preserve original materials.
What is meant by consolidation?
Consolidation involves reconnecting or reinforcing elements of a site to improve integrity and durability. Examples mentioned include securing masonry, strengthening structural components, or rejoining fragmented features where appropriate.
What is anastylosis as described in the opportunity?
Anastylosis is a specialized approach involving reassembling a site using its original parts. It typically requires careful documentation and adherence to established standards to avoid conjectural reconstruction.
What is restoration in the context of this solicitation?
Restoration covers replacing missing elements to recreate an earlier appearance. The notice framed this as usually appropriate for fine arts, decorative arts, and historic buildings, and it implied a need for restraint and strong justification when restoring rather than strictly conserving.
What is the Funding Opportunity Title?
The Funding Opportunity Title is: 2016 Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation Large Grants Program.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is: S JM370 16 GR 002.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number associated with the opportunity is 19.025.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was created and posted on January 15, 2016.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was February 8, 2016. The original and current closing dates were the same.
Who was eligible to apply, based on the summary information provided?
Eligibility was listed broadly as "Others," with additional clarification referenced in the original listing. While applicant types were not limited to a single category in the summary record, proposals still had to meet the program requirements related to heritage type, public access, and legal protection.
What does it mean that this opportunity was under an earmark category?
The opportunity was structured under an earmark category, and the summary emphasized that the funding was intended for major preservation work aligned with AFCP's objectives.
What does the program emphasize about long-term impact?
The program emphasized preservation that supports long-term safeguarding of cultural heritage, including prioritizing resources that are publicly accessible and legally protected to help sustain outcomes after the project ends.
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