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The US embassy in Dhaka has opened applications for the US Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation grant programme, which supports projects aimed at preserving cultural heritage.

Grants available range from $25,000 to $5,00,000, with project duration varying from one to five years, according to a US embassy鈥檚 press release issued on Tuesday.


The initiative backs efforts to preserve historic buildings, archaeological sites, manuscripts, museum collections and traditional cultural expressions, such as indigenous languages and crafts, across more than 120 countries.

Applications for the AFCP grant programme must be submitted by January 14, 2025.

Interested individuals and organisations can find complete application requirements on

For further details and to apply for projects in Bangladesh, applicants may also contact the public diplomacy team via email at [email protected].