CALL FOR ABSTRACTS: U.S. AMBASSADORS FUND FOR CULTURAL PRESERVATION (AFCP) 2019 LARGE GRANTS COMPETITION

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INELIGIBLE PROJECT APPLICANTS: AFCP does not award grants to individuals, commercial entities, and past award recipients who have not fulfilled the objectives or reporting requirements of previous AFCP awards. APPLICATION AND SUBMISSION INFORMATION Important: The application process for the AFCP Large Grants Program takes place in two rounds: Project Abstract (Round 1) and Full Proposal (Round 2). Interested institutions must submit abstracts electronically via email [cultureKTM@state.gov] to the Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy in Kathmandu no later than Sunday, November 25, 2018. ROUND 1- PROJECT ABSTRACT REQUIREMENTS: The project abstract must include the following items; A. Full and complete Application for Federal Assistance (SF-424), including Budget Information for Non-Construction Programs (SF-424A), Assurances for Non-Construction Programs (SF-424B), and, if applicable, Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (SF-LLL)- Please email at culturektm@state.gov to obtain the correct forms. B. Project basics, including title, project dates, location, and site. C. Project budget D. Project applicant information, including any contact information, DUNS Number, and SAM registration status. E. Special designations (national monument, World Heritage Site, etc.). F. Law/s Protecting the Site or Collection (citations only). G. Project Purpose that summarizes the project objectives and desired results. H. Statement of Importance highlighting the historic, architectural, artistic, or cultural (non-religious) values of the site or collection. ROUND 2 FULL PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS: The U.S. Embassy will contact institutions that advance to Round 2. The Embassy will provide detailed guidelines to develop a full project proposal. COST SHARING AND OTHER FORMS OF COST PARTICIPATION: There is no minimum or maximum percentage of cost participation required for this competition. When cost sharing is offered, it is understood and agreed that the applicant must provide the amount of cost sharing as stipulated in its proposal and later included in an approved agreement. The applicant will be responsible for tracking and reporting on any cost share or outside funding, which is subject to audit per 2 CFR 200. Cost sharing may be in the form of allowable direct or indirect costs. DUNS NUMBER AND SAM.gov REGISTRATION: Applicants requesting U.S. $25,000 or more in federal assistance must have a Dun & Bradstreet Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number, a NATO Commercial and Government Entity (NCAGE) code, and be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to submitting a full proposal. NOTE: This process can take weeks/months, especially for non-U.S. applicants. Applicants may acquire DUNS numbers at no cost by calling a dedicated toll-free DUNS number request line at 1-866-705-5711 or by requesting a number online at http://fedgov.dnb.com/webform. Non-U.S. based applicants may request a NCAGE code at https://eportal.nspa.nato.int/AC135Public/scage/CageList.aspx. SAM is the official, free online registration database for the U.S. Government. SAM.gov replaced the Central Contractor Registration (CCR), the Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA), and the Excluded Parties List System (EPLS) in July 2012. SAM.gov collects, validates, stores, and disseminates data in support of federal agency acquisition and grant award mission. Registration in SAM is free: https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/ PROJECT ABSTRACTS REVIEW AND SELECTION (ROUND 1): The U.S. Embassy will screen abstracts and then forward selected ones that meet mission strategic priorities to the Cultural Heritage Center in Washington for a final rating and ranking. The U.S. Embassy will invite qualifying institutions to submit a full proposal for Round 2 of the competition in January of 2019. CONTACT INFORMATION: For initial inquiries and selection process questions, please reach out to Cultural Affairs Specialist Dhurba Shah via email at shahdb1@state.gov or on phone at +977-1-423 4472. Please submit complete project abstracts by November 25 to both Dhurba and Cultural Affairs Officer Grace Carroll at cultureKTM@state.gov. Learn more about AFCP on the web at http://exchanges.state.gov/heritage/afcp.html We look forward to receiving your project abstracts. Thank you.

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