AFCP 2026 Grant Cycle for Cultural Heritage Stewardship
Summary
The U.S. Mission to Georgia is accepting grant proposals for the Ambassador's Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP) 2026 cycle, commemorating the 250th anniversary of American independence. The program prioritizes projects that involve technical exchange between U.S. and Georgian counterparts and highlight historical ties.
What changed
The U.S. Mission to Georgia, through the U.S. Embassy in Georgia, has announced the Ambassador's Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP) 2026 grant cycle, a special edition commemorating the 250th anniversary of American independence and the 25th anniversary of the AFCP program. The competition seeks full project proposals for cultural heritage stewardship, with priority given to projects that foster technical exchange between American and Georgian professionals and illuminate historical ties between the two nations. Specific priorities include support for cultural objects and sites associated with notable Americans, American archaeological efforts, U.S. contributions to historical events, American innovations, and cultural heritage linked to American-inspired independence movements.
Eligible applicants are reputable and accountable non-commercial entities, such as non-governmental organizations, museums, and ministries of culture, that possess the demonstrated experience and capacity to manage cultural heritage preservation projects. Interested parties should consult the provided application forms and announcement documents for detailed instructions on proposal submission. The contact for inquiries is the Tbilisi Culture Team at Tbilisicultural@state.gov.
What to do next
- Review AFCP 2026 grant announcement and application forms
- Submit full project proposals if eligible and aligned with program priorities
Source document (simplified)
Ambassador's Fund for Cultural Preservation
Agency: U.S. Mission to Georgia
Assistance Listings: 19.022 -- Educational and Cultural Exchange Programs Appropriation Overseas Grants
Last Updated: March 4, 2026 View version history on Grants.gov
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
Eligible applicants
Miscellaneous
- Other
Additional information
ELIGIBLE PROJECT APPLICANTS include reputable and accountable non-commercial entities, such as non-governmental organizations, museums, ministries of culture, or similar institutions and organizations that are able to demonstrate that they have the requisite experience and capacity to manage projects to preserve cultural heritage.
Grantor contact information
Description
Tbilisi Culture Team
Documents
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| File name | Description | Last updated |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2026AFCPFullGrantsApplicationForm-_AFCPEngGeo.docx | Application Form | Mar 4, 2026 11:06 AM UTC |
| 2026AFCPGrantsAnnouncement-_ENG.docx | AFCP Grants Announcement | Mar 4, 2026 11:06 AM UTC |
| 2026AFCPGrantsMandatorySF424B-V1.1_4.pdf | SF 424B | Mar 4, 2026 11:06 AM UTC |
| 2026AFCPGrantsSF424MandatoryFormV1.2FormInstructions.pdf | SF 424 Instructions | Mar 4, 2026 11:06 AM UTC |
| 2026AFCPGrantsSF424Mandatory30-V3.0_8.pdf | SF 424 | Mar 4, 2026 10:02 AM UTC |
| 2026AFCPGrantsSF-424AForm_Instructions.pdf | SF 424A Instructions | Mar 4, 2026 10:02 AM UTC |
| 2026AFCPGrantsSF424A-V1.09.pdf | SF 424A | Mar 4, 2026 10:03 AM UTC |
| AFCPFreedom250BudgetWorksheet.xlsx | Budget Worksheet | Mar 4, 2026 10:03 AM UTC |
Link to additional information
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Closing: April 3, 2026
Application process
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Award
$--
Program Funding
1
Expected awards
$25,000
Award Minimum
$250,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
PDS-DOS-GEO-FY26-01
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
No Funding instrument type:
Grant
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
-- Category of Funding Activity:
Other
Category Explanation:
Cultural Preservation
History
Version:
1
Posted date:
March 4, 2026
Archive date:
May 3, 2026
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