Opportunity Information: Apply for S LMAQM 10 CA AFCP 013
Apply for S LMAQM 10 CA AFCP 013
- The Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs 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 Iraqi" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.025 U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 5, 2010 and posted on Aug 5, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 20, 2010. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $2,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $2,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Non federal agencies and organizations, and not for profit organizations subject to Section 501(c)(3) of the tax code are deemed eligible under Section 635(b) of the Foreign Assistance Act.
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Opportunity Summary:
The U.S. Department of State, through its Cultural Heritage Center, announced a competitive funding opportunity under the U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP) focused specifically on protecting and rehabilitating Iraqi cultural antiquities. AFCP was created by Congress in 2000 to fund preservation work worldwide, supporting efforts that safeguard cultural sites, museum and archival objects or collections, and traditional cultural expressions. The program is framed as a form of cultural diplomacy: Congress emphasized that preservation work presents a non-commercial, non-political, and non-military way for the United States to demonstrate respect for other societies by helping protect their heritage.
This particular Iraqi-focused competition was backed by the Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2009 (P.L. 111-32), which highlighted the widespread looting and damage to antiquities that followed Operation Iraqi Freedom and called for targeted resources to protect and restore sites of major significance. Up to $2,000,000 in total funding was available, with an award ceiling of $2,000,000 and an expected number of awards of one, meaning the program was designed to fund a single large, high-impact project rather than multiple smaller efforts. The funding instrument was a cooperative agreement, which generally indicates that the U.S. government expects to have substantial involvement during implementation (for example, coordination, oversight, or joint planning) rather than operating strictly as a hands-off grant.
The opportunity prioritized large-scale, partnership-based preservation projects aimed at globally significant Iraqi antiquities, explicitly referencing major sites such as Babylon as an example of the type of heritage that could be eligible. Applicants were expected to show that they could execute complex work in a challenging environment and, importantly, that they could do so collaboratively. A key requirement was the capacity to work productively with Iraqs State Board of Antiquities and Heritage (SBAH), reflecting the intent that projects align with Iraqi authorities and local stewardship rather than functioning as purely external interventions.
To be competitive, applicants had to demonstrate several capabilities in their application: strong technical expertise in cultural heritage preservation; proven experience managing large, complex preservation projects; prior experience working in Iraq; the ability to arrange appropriate security and logistical support; and the organizational capacity to carry out the work in partnership with SBAH. These requirements make clear that the program was aimed at established organizations with deep field experience, not first-time implementers or groups without on-the-ground operational readiness.
Eligibility was open to non-federal entities, including nonprofit organizations. The listing specifies nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status as eligible, as well as nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (with certain limitations, such as excluding institutions of higher education in the categories shown), and other eligible applicants as clarified in the full announcement. The underlying eligibility basis referenced Section 635(b) of the Foreign Assistance Act, and the overall grant-making authority for the program sits within the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (P.L. 87-195). The program was administered by the Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, under CFDA number 19.025, and it did not require cost sharing or matching funds, which reduced the financial barrier for qualified applicants.
Key dates for this competition were tight: it was posted on August 5, 2010, and closed on August 20, 2010, with the opportunity later archived on September 19, 2010. The official listing identifies the opportunity number as S-LMAQM-10-CA-AFCP-013 and directs applicants to Grants.gov for the full announcement and application details. A grants management specialist, Veronica Thompson, was listed as the point of contact for applicants who had trouble accessing the full notice electronically.
FAQs: U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP) - Iraq Cultural Antiquities (S-LMAQM-10-CA-AFCP-013)
1) What is this funding opportunity?
This is a competitive funding opportunity from the U.S. Department of State, through its Cultural Heritage Center, under the U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP). This particular competition was focused specifically on protecting and rehabilitating Iraqi cultural antiquities.
2) What is the purpose of AFCP in general?
AFCP was created by Congress in 2000 to fund cultural preservation work worldwide. It supports efforts to safeguard cultural sites, museum and archival objects or collections, and traditional cultural expressions. The program is framed as cultural diplomacy, emphasizing a non-commercial, non-political, and non-military way for the United States to demonstrate respect for other societies by helping protect their heritage.
3) Why was there a special competition focused on Iraq?
This Iraq-focused competition was backed by the Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2009 (P.L. 111-32). It responded to widespread looting and damage to antiquities after Operation Iraqi Freedom and called for targeted resources to protect and restore sites of major significance.
4) How much funding was available?
Up to $2,000,000 in total funding was available for this competition.
5) What was the maximum award size (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling was $2,000,000.
6) How many awards were expected?
The expected number of awards was one. This indicates the competition was designed to fund a single large, high-impact project rather than multiple smaller projects.
7) What type of funding instrument was used?
The instrument was a cooperative agreement. This generally means the U.S. government expected to have substantial involvement during implementation (such as coordination, oversight, or joint planning), rather than operating strictly as a hands-off grant.
8) What kinds of projects were prioritized?
The opportunity prioritized large-scale, partnership-based preservation projects aimed at globally significant Iraqi antiquities. Major sites such as Babylon were explicitly referenced as examples of the type of heritage that could be eligible.
9) Was collaboration with Iraqi authorities required?
Yes. A key requirement was the capacity to work productively with Iraq's State Board of Antiquities and Heritage (SBAH). The intent was for projects to align with Iraqi authorities and local stewardship, rather than functioning as purely external interventions.
10) What capabilities did applicants need to demonstrate to be competitive?
Applicants were expected to demonstrate:
- Strong technical expertise in cultural heritage preservation
- Proven experience managing large, complex preservation projects
- Prior experience working in Iraq
- The ability to arrange appropriate security and logistical support
- Organizational capacity to carry out work in partnership with SBAH
11) Who was this opportunity best suited for?
Based on the stated requirements, the program was aimed at established organizations with deep field experience and on-the-ground operational readiness, rather than first-time implementers or groups without experience operating in Iraq or managing complex preservation work.
12) Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was open to non-federal entities, including nonprofit organizations. The listing specifies that nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status were eligible, and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status were also eligible (with certain limitations described in the categories shown, including exclusion of institutions of higher education in those categories). The full announcement was indicated as the source for additional eligibility clarifications.
13) Did applicants need to provide cost sharing or matching funds?
No. The opportunity did not require cost sharing or matching funds.
14) Which federal agency administered the program?
The program was administered by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, through its Cultural Heritage Center.
15) What was the CFDA number for this program?
The CFDA number was 19.025.
16) What legal authorities were cited for eligibility and grant-making?
The eligibility basis referenced Section 635(b) of the Foreign Assistance Act. The overall grant-making authority for the program sits within the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (P.L. 87-195).
17) What were the key dates for this competition?
- Posted: August 5, 2010
- Closed: August 20, 2010
- Archived: September 19, 2010
18) What is the opportunity number?
The official opportunity number was S-LMAQM-10-CA-AFCP-013.
19) Where were applicants directed to find the full announcement and application details?
Applicants were directed to Grants.gov for the full announcement and application details.
20) Who was listed as the point of contact for access issues?
A grants management specialist, Veronica Thompson, was listed as the point of contact for applicants who had trouble accessing the full notice electronically.
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