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Cultural Property Agreements Implementation Grants deadline 2026

The current listed application deadline is April 15, 2026. Use this page to verify timing fast, then move into the full grant record for planning, comparison, and drafting.

Agency
Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs
Award range
$25,000 to $150,000
Total funding
$500,000
Funding instrument
Not listed
CFDA / ALN
19.036
Cost share
No

Application Countdown

26
Days
14
Hours
54
Minutes

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Quick facts

Opportunity number
CPAIG2026
Last updated
March 9, 2026
Expected awards
4

Deadline summary

The Cultural Heritage Center (CHC) in the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) is pleased to announce the start of the 2026 program cycle for Cultural Property Agreement Implementation Grants (CPAIG). U.S. embassies in countries with cultural property agreements or emergency import restrictions may submit applications for projects to protect cultural property from looting, theft, and trafficking, or other security threats. The following countries are eligible under this opportunity:...

Date note

NOTE: Application deadlines vary by U.S. embassy. Contact the U.S. embassy directly for application deadlines.

Key dates

Posted
March 9, 2026
Deadline
April 15, 2026

Before you apply

Confirm the official submission path and any portal requirements.
Review date notes carefully because this opportunity includes deadline-specific guidance.
Validate fit against the listed eligibility groups before investing drafting time.
This program expects about 4 awards, which can help frame competitiveness.

Eligibility snapshot

25Foreign Institutions of Higher EducationForeign-Based Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs)Foreign Public Entities (where permitted)Public International Organizations and Governmental InstitutionsU.S. Institutions of Higher Education

Foreign Institutions of Higher Education, Foreign-Based Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), Foreign Public Entities (where permitted), Public International Organizations and Governmental Institutions, U.S. Institutions of Higher Education, U.S. Non-Profit Organizations (IRS section 501(c)(3))