Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation Large Grants Program
🏛 U.S. Mission to Cambodia
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Can you apply?
This grant is for organizations seeking to preserve major cultural heritage sites and collections in Cambodia. Eligible projects protect archaeological sites, historic buildings, monuments, and museum collections that are accessible to the public and protected by law. Activities include preventive conservation, stabilization, consolidation, anastylosis, and restoration of cultural property. Priority consideration goes to projects supporting U.S. treaty obligations, disaster risk reduction, post-disaster recovery, or World Heritage site preservation.
Projects must demonstrate legal protection of the site or collection in the host country. Applicants should align work with international cultural property agreements and UNESCO standards.
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Key dates
- Nov 8, 2019 Applications open
- Dec 6, 2019 Application deadline
- Sep 1, 2020 Award announced
Program description
FUNDING AREAS – SPECIFIC TO THE AFCP 2019 ANNUAL COMPETITION
The AFCP Large Grant Program supports the preservation of major ancient archaeological sites, historic buildings and monuments, and major museum collections that are accessible to the public and protected by law in the host country. Appropriate project activities may include:
A. Preventive conservation (addressing conditions that damage or threaten the site)
B. Stabilization (reducing the physical disturbance [settling, collapse, etc.] of a site)
C. Conservation (addressing damage or deterioration to a collection or sites)
D. Consolidation (connecting or reconnecting elements of a site)
E. Anastylosis (reassembling a site from its original parts)
F. Restoration (replacing missing elements to recreate the original appearance of a site, usually appropriate only with fine arts, decorative arts, and historic buildings)
FUNDING PRIORITIES – SPECIFIC TO THE AFCP 2018 ANNUAL COMPETITION
Applications for projects that directly support one or more of the following will receive additional consideration in FY 2019:
· U.S. treaty or bilateral agreement obligations, such as cultural property agreements;
· Disaster risk reduction for cultural heritage in seismically active and other disaster-prone areas;
· Post-disaster cultural heritage recovery;
· Preservation of inscribed World Heritage sites.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- Project Narrative/Proposal
- Detailed Conservation Plan
- Budget and Budget Narrative
- Documentation of Site Protection Status
- Letters of Support from Local Authorities
- Project Timeline
- Organizational Capacity Documentation
Program contact
- 👤 U.S. Embassy Phnom Penh Public Affairs Section
- 📧 PASPhnomPenh@state.gov
- 📞 855-23728048
Funding track record
Recent awards under CFDA 19.025 from the last 3 years — real organizations that won funding through this same program.
Top 10 Largest Recent Awards
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$1,600,000
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$1,597,277
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$695,000
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$556,467
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$500,000
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$500,000
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$475,299
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$472,163
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$460,000
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$450,000
Source: USAspending.gov — federal spending transparency. Data covers last 3 years.
Funding history
Annual funding for this program — Federal obligations (CFDA 19.025). How funding has trended year over year.
| 2024 | $7,116,000 | |
| 2025 | $3,197,000 | |
| 2026 est. | $6,000,000 |
FAQ
What types of cultural sites can I apply to preserve?
Major archaeological sites, historic buildings, monuments, and museum collections open to the public and legally protected in Cambodia. The site must be significant and accessible.
What activities are eligible for funding?
Preventive conservation, stabilization, consolidation, anastylosis (reassembly), and restoration. Activities must address damage, deterioration, or conditions threatening the site.
Does this grant require cost-sharing?
No cost-sharing is required. Grants range from $200,000 to $800,000 and cover eligible project expenses.
Will my project get priority consideration?
Yes, if it supports U.S. bilateral agreements, disaster risk reduction, post-disaster recovery, or inscribed World Heritage sites. These receive additional consideration in review.
What is the deadline and how do I apply?
The deadline is December 6, 2019 (fixed date). Submit applications through the U.S. Mission to Cambodia with required documentation and project narrative.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Demonstrate that your site is legally protected in Cambodia and publicly accessible. Include government documentation of protected status.
- Align your project with at least one funding priority. Emphasize connections to UNESCO World Heritage status, disaster resilience, or U.S. cultural agreements.
- Provide detailed conservation plans with timeline, budget, and measurable outcomes. Show how work preserves heritage for future public access.
- Engage local authorities and cultural experts in project design. Letters of support strengthen applications significantly.
- Budget realistically for archaeological or architectural conservation. Include costs for materials, labor, documentation, and training of local staff.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Applications lack clear documentation of legal protection status for the site. Weak alignment with stated funding priorities reduces competitiveness significantly. Incomplete conservation plans without measurable preservation outcomes weaken proposals substantially.
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