Call for Grant Applications – FY25 Cultural Property Agreement Implementation Grants
Application Deadline:
April 30, 2025
About Organisation
The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs fosters mutual understanding between nations through educational and cultural exchanges. By protecting cultural heritage globally, the bureau aims to strengthen international partnerships and cultural preservation efforts. Its initiatives include funding opportunities that emphasize safeguarding historical and archaeological resources. Through programs like the Cultural Property Agreement Implementation Grants, the bureau supports activities aligned with U.S. bilateral cultural property agreements and international conventions to combat illegal trafficking in cultural artifacts.
About the Grant
The FY25 Cultural Property Agreement Implementation Grants aim to protect cultural heritage in 30 countries where the U.S. has bilateral cultural property agreements or emergency import restrictions. These grants support efforts to safeguard archaeological and ethnological materials from illegal trafficking, enhance cultural preservation, and build capacity for protection efforts. With funding for innovative projects, this grant contributes to global cultural heritage protection while strengthening international collaboration and adherence to the Cultural Property Implementation Act.
Who can Apply?
Eligible applicants include U.S. and foreign higher education institutions, foreign organizations, public entities, and U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations. Applicants from 30 eligible countries, including India, are encouraged to apply. Organizations should demonstrate expertise in cultural preservation and project implementation relevant to the grant’s objectives.
How to Apply?
All application materials must be submitted via email to the U.S. embassy’s designated address. Applicants in India must obtain a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and register with SAM.gov to ensure eligibility. Organizations without employees in the U.S. are exempt from obtaining an EIN but must complete SAM.gov registration.
Application Deadline
Applications must be submitted by April 30, 2025.
Last Date To Apply
For more information, please visit the grant website here.
