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The U.S. Embassy Algiers of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications to carry out a Delegation.

Program Objectives

• The program is meant to celebrate and support the bilateral MOU on cultural heritage protection agreement between the United States and Algeria (2024-2029). From October 2024 to March 202span, the grant should cover all costs associated with arranging of the visa, international and local travel, lodging, per diem, honoraria and events setting of a minimum of six experts priorly approved and or selected by the US Embassy in Algiers to visit Algeria for a minimum of a two days stay during which they will perform activities such as listed below but not limited to:

  • Conference about cultural heritage preservation best practices

  • Algerian museums and cultural heritage site visits

  • Press conferences

  • Pubic and digital outreach campaign

• Suggested time for travel: between 18 April 2025 – 18 May 2025 as it is Algerian Cultural Heritage Month

• Please note that funds transfer is not possible to Algerian officials nor to Algerian institutions.

Funding Information

• Total available funding: $50,000

• Award amounts: $50,000

• Program Performance Period: Proposed programs should be completed in 12 months.

• Number of awards anticipated: 1 award

Participants and Audiences

• Exchange participants should include American and foreign cultural heritage experts, community leaders, museums curators, researchers and scholars in the field.

• The intended target audiences are: Algerian government officials, Algerian cultural heritage experts, local community leaders, and Algerian public. PAS-ALG-FY24-11- Cultural Heritage Delegation Visit to Algeria

Eligibility

• The following organizations are eligible to apply:

  • Algerian U.S. and Foreign Institution of Higher Education

  • Algerian U.S. and Foreign -based non-profit organizations/nongovernment organizations including think tanks and civil society and Social enterprises.

  • Algerian and Foreign Public Entity, where permitted. 

  • U.S. and other countries public and private educational institutions.

  • Individuals specialized in the field with required authorizations.

Post Date: August 23, 2024