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Established little more than a decade ago, it has made a real difference by bolstering the preservation of places, museum collections and traditions that were at the brink of total loss. Ambassadors fund for cultural preservation afcp supports the preservation of cultural sites, cultural objects, and forms of traditional cultural expression in more than 100 developing countries around the world. Ambassadors fund for cultural preservation archivo u. Program objectives ecas cultural heritage center requests proposals for funding in 2015 for projects to preserve cultural heritage in less developed countries through the u. Tips for applying to the ambassadors fund for cultural. Ambassadors fund for cultural preservation afcp, the u.
Purpose of the ambassadors fund for cultural preservation afcp and background. Friday, december 16, 2016 deadline for full proposals submission. Ambassadors fund for cultural preservation supports the preservation of cultural heritage in more than eligible countries around the world. Department of state supports eligible countries around the world in the restoration of ancient and historic buildings, assessment and conservation of rare manuscripts and museum collections, preservation and protection of important archaeological sites, and the documentation of vanishing traditional craft techniques. Ambassadors fund for cultural preservation afcp 2018. By taking a leading role in the efforts to preserve cultural heritage, we show our respect for other cultures.
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