Closed · DOS-PDS-FY25-AFCP · CFDA 19.025 · Discretionary

Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation – Uganda 2025

Federal grant opportunity posted by U.S. Mission to Uganda, cataloged on Grants.gov.

$10K-$500K
Award range
Closed
Status
January 10, 2025
Close date
1
Expected awards

The verdict

Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation – Uganda 2025 is a closed discretionary listing from U.S. Mission to Uganda that offered $10,000 -- $500,000 across 1 expected award. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.

$10K-$500K
award range
Closed
application status
1
expected award
19.025
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation – Uganda 2025 - is cataloged under number DOS-PDS-FY25-AFCP and tied to CFDA assistance listing 19.025, posted by U.S. Mission to Uganda. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on December 10, 2024. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a cooperative agreement.

Award economics. The award range on file is $10,000 -- $500,000. The agency has projected $500,000 in total estimated funding for this announcement. It expects to issue 1 award. If the agency funds the expected 1 award from the $500,000 estimated pool, the average award works out to roughly $500,000. Cost sharing is not required, so applicants do not need to commit matching funds to be competitive on this opportunity. Federal award ranges are often upper bounds; actual allocations reflect program appropriations, the strength of the applicant pool, and the evaluation committee's scoring.

Deadline and action path. This opportunity closed on January 10, 2025. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number, so monitoring the parent program page is the most reliable way to catch re-announcements. Every Grants.gov submission requires an active SAM.gov registration and a Unique Entity ID. Review the Eligibility section below carefully, federal eligibility categories (nonprofit, state or local government, tribal, individual, educational institution, small business) have distinct registration and reporting requirements. Pre-application outreach to the listed agency contact is permitted and often welcomed, it helps clarify scope and scoring priorities. Before acting on the deadline or award figures above, verify them directly on the official Grants.gov listing, amendments can change dates and amounts after this page was last refreshed.

Award Range

$10,000 -- $500,000

Close Date

January 10, 2025

Posted

December 10, 2024

Est. Total Funding

$500,000

Expected Awards

1

Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Description

The U.S. Mission Uganda Public Affairs Section is pleased to announce the start of the U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP) 2025 Grants Program. The United States Ambassador’s Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP) seeks to preserve cultural heritage in eligible countries, including Uganda, supported by the Cultural Heritage Center (“the Center”) in the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the Department of State.  The U.S. Mission is now accepting concepts of not more than 3 pages for the first round of the 2025 Ambassador’s Fund for Cultural Preservation competition.  Successful concepts should identify projects that assist the people of Uganda in preserving their cultural heritage.  Awards will range from $10,000 to $500,000. The Center anticipates funding 20 to 30 projects worldwide in this year’s competition. The application process involves two rounds. Interested applicants should submit concept notes for Round One by January 10, 2025, at 5pm GMT+3 to KampalaGrants@state.gov. Selected applicants will be invited to submit full project applications for Round Two, by April 17, 2025. For more information on AFCP projects in Uganda and the worldwide program: History of the Ambassador’s Fund for Cultural Preservation in Uganda – U.S. Embassy in Uganda (usembassy.gov)

Eligibility

Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category code 25. These codes correspond to applicant types (state/local government, tribal organization, nonprofit, educational institution, individual, small business, etc.) defined in Grants.gov's own eligibility reference. See the current Grants.gov eligibility categories or check the official listing below for this opportunity's exact eligibility statement.

Official Listing on Grants.gov

View full details, application forms, and submission instructions.

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Agency Contact

Mission Uganda Public Diplomacy Grants Management Team Grantor Phone 256414306001

Key Dates

Posted December 10, 2024
Close Date January 10, 2025
Archive Date February 9, 2025
Last Updated December 10, 2024

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation – Uganda 2025", offered by U.S. Mission to Uganda. It is associated with CFDA program 19.025. The U.S. Mission Uganda Public Affairs Section is pleased to announce the start of the U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP) 2025 Grants Program. The United States Ambassador’s Fund f...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on January 10, 2025. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is $10,000 -- $500,000. Total estimated funding: $500,000. Expected number of awards: 1.
How do I apply?
Applications for federal grant opportunities are typically submitted through Grants.gov. Visit the official listing at grants.gov for application instructions, required documents, and submission deadlines.

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