Closed · PDS-DOS-GEO-FY26-01 · CFDA 19.022 · Discretionary
Ambassador's Fund for Cultural Preservation
Federal grant opportunity posted by U.S. Mission to Georgia, cataloged on Grants.gov.
- $25K-$250K
- Award range
- Closed
- Status
- April 3, 2026
- Close date
- 1
- Expected awards
The verdict
Ambassador's Fund for Cultural Preservation is a closed discretionary listing from U.S. Mission to Georgia that offered $25,000 -- $250,000 across 1 expected award. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.
- $25K-$250K
- award range
- Closed
- application status
- 1
- expected award
- 19.022
- CFDA program
Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - Ambassador's Fund for Cultural Preservation - is cataloged under number PDS-DOS-GEO-FY26-01 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 19.022, posted by U.S. Mission to Georgia. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on March 4, 2026. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a grant.
Award economics. The award range on file is $25,000 -- $250,000. It expects to issue 1 award. 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 April 3, 2026. 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
$25,000 -- $250,000
Close Date
April 3, 2026
Posted
March 4, 2026
Expected Awards
1
Instrument
Grant
Description
The United States Embassy in Georgia is accepting full project proposals for the U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP) 2026 Freedom 250 Special Edition Competition. Please see below for details of how to apply. The 2026 grant cycle commemorates the 250th anniversary of American independence and marks the 25th anniversary of the AFCP program. This Freedom 250 special edition of the AFCP honors U.S. leadership and enduring commitment to freedom, democracy, and unity via cultural heritage stewardship. In the spirit of these values, priority projects will incorporate technical exchange between Americans and their Georgian counterparts and illuminate the rich historical and cultural ties between the United States and Georgia. AFCP will prioritize projects that meet one or more of the following criteria: CULTURAL OBJECTS AND SITES: Support cultural objects or sites associated with, or frequently visited by, notable Americans; Support cultural objects or sites developed, excavated, or brought to light by American archaeologists or heritage professionals; Support cultural objects or sites associated with American history or U.S. contributions to significant historical events, including peace agreements, military memorials, or commemorative sites; Support cultural objects or sites associated with American innovations and leadership in the sciences; CULTURAL SITES: Highlight the intellectual and philosophical roots of American institutions; Support cultural heritage associated with American-inspired independence movements demonstrating the United States as a model of liberty and self-governance; FORMS OF TRADITIONAL CULTURAL EXPRESSION: Preserve forms of traditional cultural expression that significantly influenced American art forms;
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
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Agency Contact
Tbilisi Culture Team
Key Dates
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