Cultural Programs
Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation
Established in 2001 to help developing countries preserve their cultural heritage, the Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP) emphasizes the preservation of the world’s cultural patrimony as an integral component of U.S. foreign relations. Congress has noted that “Cultural preservation offers an opportunity to show a different American face to other countries, one that is non-commercial, non-political, and non-military. By taking a leading role in efforts to preserve cultural heritage, we show our respect for other cultures. U.S. ambassadors in developing countries submit proposals for one-time or recurring projects that help countries preserve their cultural heritage.”
More detailed information is available on web site (http://www.afcp.us).
The American Embassy in Ulaanbaatar has provided grants supporting cultural preservation projects in Mongolia every year since 2003 and implemented successfully several projects.
These projects are:
2009 - Preservation of Amarbayasgalant Monastery
2008 - Khanui Valley Project
2007- Protection of Archaeological Resources in the Environs of Ulaanbaatar: Project “Tulai-1”
2004 - Mongolian Deer Stone Project