US Opens Window For Nigerians To Advance Cultural Preservation

The United States Embassy has announced that it has commenced accepting applications for the 2022 Ambassadors’ Fund for Cultural Preservation.
In a statement in Abuja and made available to The Tide in Port Harcourt, the embassy said: “The Ambassadors’ Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP) Programme was established in 2001 by the U.S. Congress to preserve cultural heritage and to demonstrate respect for other cultures.
“In Nigeria, the aim is to preserve major ancient archaeological sites, historic buildings and monuments, and major museum collections that have an historical or cultural significance to the cultural heritage of the country.
“Since its inception of the AFCP, the U.S. has partnered with Nigerians on 10 projects.
“Some past AFCP projects include: the preservation of Islamic manuscripts at the National Archives; restoration of the Gobarau Minaret, Katsina; preservation of the Kansakali Gate, Kano; the conservation of pottery collections at the National Museum of Unity, Ibadan; and conservation of collections at the National Museum, Jos.
“The award floor is $10,000 and ceiling at $500,000.
“Eligible organisations are welcome to submit proposals to PASAbujaGrants@State.gov.
“The deadline for the submission of proposals is December 5, 2021, at 11:59pm.
“Application forms and further details are available at the U.S. Embassy website https://ng.usembassy.gov/,” the statement added.

By: Nelson Chukwudi