Press and Public Diplomacy

Description

The Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs, Office of Press and Public Diplomacy (NEA/PPD) and Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, Cultural Heritage Center (ECA/CHC) announces an open competition for the FY 2017 Safeguarding the Heritage of the Near East Initiative Collaborative Services Award, pending the availability of funds. U.S. public and private non-profit organizations meeting the provisions described in Internal Revenue Code section 26 USC 501(c)(3) may submit proposals to support a research project to develop comprehensive documentation of the current conditions and future preservation needs of cultural heritage sites in Syria, Iraq and Libya. In this project will seek data on the impact of the crisis on heritage places, museums and collections, libraries and archives, historic structures and administrative infrastructure in Syria, Libya, and conflict areas of Iraq. To report on the impact of the crisis on heritage overall, including new developments and areas of concern. To develop plans and make recommendations for privately-funded short- and long-term preservation efforts.

Who can apply

• Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
• Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education)
• Private institutions of higher education
• Others

Contact

For questions about this announcement, please send all email inquiries to NEA-ECA-CHC-GRANTS@state.gov. <br/><br/>All correspondence to NEA-ECA/CHC regarding this NOFO should reference the Title and Funding Opportunity Number located at the top of this announcement when making your request. Once the NOFO closing date has passed, NEA-ECA/CHC staff may not discuss this competition with applicants until the proposal review process has been completed.<br/>support@grants.gov<br/>
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