Opportunity Information: Apply for AFCP UKR 2018
The Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP) Large Grant-2018, Ukraine (Funding Opportunity Number: AFCP UKR 2018) was a discretionary grant competition run by the U.S. Department of State through the U.S. Mission to Ukraine. Released on November 16, 2017, with an application deadline of December 20, 2017, the opportunity invited proposals for one large-scale cultural heritage preservation project in Ukraine under CFDA 19.025 (Arts/Cultural Affairs). The program was structured as a grant (not a contract), meaning applicants were expected to propose and carry out a preservation project aligned with the fund's cultural heritage mission rather than provide a procured service to the U.S. government.
The core purpose of the AFCP Large Grants Program in this announcement was to support preservation of significant cultural heritage resources in Ukraine. Specifically, the call targeted major ancient archaeological sites, historic buildings and monuments, and major museum collections. A key emphasis was on safeguarding heritage that is both accessible to the public and protected by law, signaling that supported projects needed to involve recognized, legally protected cultural assets with public benefit rather than private collections or sites closed to public access. In practical terms, projects under this kind of program typically focus on tangible preservation outcomes such as conservation, stabilization, rehabilitation, or protection measures for high-value cultural resources, especially where deterioration, damage, or other risks threaten long-term survival.
Funding details indicate a large award scale: the maximum award amount (ceiling) was set at up to $1,000,000, and the embassy expected to make one award. This structure suggests a competitive selection intended to fund a single, substantial effort rather than multiple smaller projects, with the likely expectation that proposals demonstrate strong technical merit, credible management capacity, and a clear plan for achieving measurable preservation results. Eligibility was listed broadly as "Others," with further clarification referenced in the full announcement text under an eligibility section, implying that eligible entities could extend beyond standard categories and might include certain non-profits, cultural institutions, or other qualified organizations able to carry out preservation work in Ukraine, depending on the detailed criteria in the solicitation.
Overall, this opportunity was designed as a major cultural preservation investment by the U.S. Embassy in Ukraine for 2018, focused on conserving high-profile, legally protected, publicly accessible Ukrainian cultural heritage sites or collections, with a single large grant award available through a competitive application process.Apply for AFCP UKR 2018
- The Department of State, U.S. Mission to Ukraine in the arts (see cultural affairs in cfda) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP) Large Grant- 2018, Ukraine" 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 Nov 16, 2017.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Dec 20, 2017. (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 $1,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP) Large Grant-2018, Ukraine.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is AFCP UKR 2018.
Which U.S. agency ran this competition?
This was a discretionary grant competition run by the U.S. Department of State, through the U.S. Mission to Ukraine.
What type of funding instrument is this (grant or contract)?
This was structured as a grant, not a contract. Applicants were expected to propose and carry out a preservation project aligned with the fund's cultural heritage mission, rather than provide a procured service to the U.S. government.
What is the CFDA number and program area?
The CFDA number listed is 19.025, under Arts/Cultural Affairs.
When was the funding opportunity released?
The opportunity was released on November 16, 2017.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was December 20, 2017.
What was the core purpose of this AFCP Large Grant announcement?
The core purpose was to support the preservation of significant cultural heritage resources in Ukraine through one large-scale project.
What kinds of cultural heritage resources were specifically targeted?
The call specifically targeted:
- Major ancient archaeological sites
- Historic buildings and monuments
- Major museum collections
Did the announcement emphasize public access to the heritage resource?
Yes. A key emphasis was safeguarding heritage that is accessible to the public, indicating the cultural asset should provide a public benefit rather than being closed to public access.
Did the announcement require the cultural heritage resource to be protected by law?
Yes. The announcement emphasized support for heritage that is protected by law, meaning projects were expected to involve recognized and legally protected cultural assets.
What types of preservation activities were implied as a fit for this program?
While the announcement text summarized here does not provide an exhaustive activity list, it indicates projects typically focus on tangible preservation outcomes such as conservation, stabilization, rehabilitation, or protection measures for high-value cultural resources threatened by deterioration, damage, or other risks.
How many awards were expected?
The embassy expected to make one award, meaning the competition was structured to fund a single substantial project rather than multiple smaller awards.
What was the maximum award amount?
The maximum award amount (ceiling) was up to $1,000,000.
Is this considered a "large" grant within the AFCP program context?
Yes. The announcement describes this as a large award scale, with a ceiling of up to $1,000,000 and only one expected award, signaling a single major preservation investment.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was listed broadly as "Others", with additional details referenced in the full announcement under an eligibility section. This implies eligibility could extend beyond standard categories and may include certain non-profits, cultural institutions, or other qualified organizations capable of carrying out preservation work in Ukraine, depending on the detailed criteria in the solicitation.
Does the provided summary specify exactly which organizations qualify under "Others"?
No. The information provided indicates that more specific eligibility criteria were contained in the full announcement text, but those details are not included in the summary provided here.
Was this opportunity limited to projects in Ukraine?
Yes. The opportunity targeted cultural heritage preservation projects located in Ukraine and was run through the U.S. Mission to Ukraine.
What does it mean that the competition was "discretionary"?
Based on the description provided, "discretionary" indicates this was a competitive grant opportunity where proposals would be reviewed and a funding decision made by the sponsor, rather than an entitlement or automatic funding mechanism.
What kind of project scale did this competition appear to seek?
Because it was designed to fund one large-scale project with up to $1,000,000 available, the competition likely sought proposals that demonstrated strong technical merit, credible management capacity, and a clear plan for achieving measurable preservation results.
Did the summary describe whether smaller projects would be funded under this announcement?
No. The summary indicates the embassy expected to make one award for a large-scale project, which suggests the focus was not on funding multiple smaller projects under this specific announcement.
Is the goal more aligned with delivering services to the U.S. government or preserving cultural heritage assets?
The goal is aligned with preserving cultural heritage assets. Since it is a grant (not a contract), applicants were expected to propose and implement preservation work aligned with the cultural heritage mission, rather than deliver a procured service.
What kinds of cultural assets were implicitly discouraged by the emphasis on public access and legal protection?
Based on the stated emphasis, projects focused on private collections or sites closed to public access would not align as well with the call's stated priority for publicly accessible, legally protected heritage resources.
What is the overall intent of this 2018 Ukraine AFCP large grant opportunity?
Overall, it was designed as a major cultural preservation investment by the U.S. Embassy in Ukraine for 2018, supporting the conservation of high-profile, legally protected, publicly accessible Ukrainian cultural heritage sites or collections through a single competitive large grant award.
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