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

Posted March 4, 2026
Close Date April 3, 2026
Archive Date May 3, 2026
Last Updated March 4, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "Ambassador's Fund for Cultural Preservation", offered by U.S. Mission to Georgia. It is associated with CFDA program 19.022. 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 f...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on April 3, 2026. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is $25,000 -- $250,000. 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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