Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation
Applications are now closed for 2026.
The U.S. Embassy in Honiara is pleased to announce the start of the 2026 grants cycle for the U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP). The 2026 grant cycle celebrates 250 years of American independence. The year 2026 is also the 25th anniversary of the AFCP. As part of Freedom 250, the Cultural Heritage Center (CHC) in the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) is placing special emphasis on projects that honor the global contributions of the United States throughout history. Each AFCP project will be an opportunity to highlight the enduring cultural and historical relationships between the United States and countries around the globe that shaped our national story and identity since 1776. These projects should involve technical exchange between Americans and foreign counterparts. The 2026 AFCP grant cycle will have expanded country eligibility. To synchronize with other Freedom 250 celebrations, ECA is accelerating the 2026 program calendar and simplifying the application process to a single, full application round.
Application Deadline: Tuesday, March 31, 2026