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The Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the Embassy of the United States of America in South Africa, in collaboration with the Cultural Heritage Center in the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) of the U.S. Department of State, is pleased to announce the start of the U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP) 2021 Grants Program. The Embassy invites interested non-profit organizations, public international organizations, and private, public, or state institutions of higher education in South Africa and the United States to submit abstracts for Ambassador’s Fund for Cultural Preservation projects in accordance with the specifications outlined in the full announcement (see link to additional information below). Please review all information in this announcement prior to submitting applications or questions. Applications should be submitted by email to PretoriaGrants@state.gov.
Funding Opportunity Number: DOS-PTA-202101. Assistance Listing: 19.025. Funding Instrument: G. Category: O. Award Amount: $10K – $500K per award.
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