The African World Heritage Fund (AWHF) is an intergovernmental organization created in 2006 to support the effective conservation and protection of
cultural
and natural heritage of outstanding universal value in Africa. The main objective of the AWHF is to address the challenges faced by African State Parties in the implementation of the 1972 Convention, specifically, the underrepresentation of African sites on the World Heritage List and the insufficient conservation and management of these sites.
Eligibility
i. African State Party to the Convention Concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage
ii. Projects activities are restricted to World Heritage Sites as declared by UNESCO.
iii. Project proposals MUST address challenges affecting the State of Conservation of selected World Heritage property.
iv. Who can apply? Government institutions involved in the management and protection of World Heritage Sites.
v. The application must be approved by Head/ Director of heritage institution/organization accompanied by a cover letter endorsing the project.
Duration
The projects MUST be implemented within 12 months. 5.
Budget
a) AWHF grant will only cover direct costs related to the project activities.
b) Applicants should provide detailed budget in US$ for every activity to be implemented;
c) Applicants should indicate the State Parties’ contribution to the project.
Deadline for submission
The deadline for submission - 12.00 pm (CAT) on 14th October 2018. However, applicants are highly encouraged to submit their proposals prior to the deadline. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
