Opportunity Information: Apply for PDS OSL NOR FY22 AICHI 01
The Arctic Indigenous Cultural Heritage Initiative (AICHI) is a U.S. Department of State program, launched in 2021 by the Cultural Heritage Center (CHC) within the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), working alongside the Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs (EUR) and the Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs (WHA). Its central purpose is to support Arctic Indigenous communities in protecting, preserving, and perpetuating both tangible cultural heritage (for example, artifacts, collections, historic objects, and physical cultural sites) and intangible cultural heritage (such as language, oral traditions, knowledge systems, practices, and cultural expressions). The initiative is run through participating U.S. embassies, which solicit and manage proposals for projects in their host countries.
For this specific announcement, the U.S. Embassy in Oslo is inviting proposals in Norway for cultural heritage protection, preservation, and perpetuation projects. Beyond the heritage outcomes themselves, the Embassy frames the program as a public diplomacy effort meant to strengthen people-to-people ties and advance cooperation between the United States and Arctic Indigenous communities across related issue areas, including education, culture, and the environment. While the broader initiative names priority countries as Canada, Denmark (Greenland), Norway, Sweden, and Finland, this posting is administered by U.S. Mission Norway and is oriented toward applicants and activities connected to Norway.
The intended participants and audiences are Arctic Indigenous communities and the institutions that work with or serve them, including museums, governmental institutions, NGOs, and other Indigenous-focused organizations. Funding for this opportunity comes from FY22 ECA resources (CFDA 19.036), and the Department of State cites the Smith-Mundt Act and the Fulbright-Hays Act as the underlying authorities. Awards are expected to be relatively small and project-focused, ranging from USD 10,000 to USD 50,000, with a performance period that can be as short as 1 month and must be completed within 12 months or less. The Embassy notes that the number of awards may vary depending on the application pool, and that all awards remain subject to the availability of funds. Funding instruments may take the form of a grant, cooperative agreement, or fixed amount award. The Embassy also indicates it may consider continuation funding beyond the initial budget period on a non-competitive basis if funds remain available, performance is satisfactory, and continued support aligns with U.S. Department of State interests.
Eligibility is focused on organizations in Norway, and the Public Diplomacy Section explicitly encourages applications from registered nonprofit organizations (including think tanks and civil society/NGOs with relevant programming experience), nonprofit or governmental educational institutions, and governmental institutions. For-profit or commercial entities are not eligible. Cost sharing or matching funds are not required, which lowers the barrier for organizations that may not have additional funding sources. A key rule is that each organization may submit only one proposal; submitting more than one will result in all submissions from that organization being deemed ineligible.
The application process is structured as a three-tier competition that begins with a Statement of Interest (SOI). The SOI serves as a brief concept document to communicate the project idea and objectives without requiring a full proposal at the outset. After a merit review of eligible SOIs, selected applicants are invited to submit a full grant application for review by the Embassy Grants Committee. Proposals that remain competitive at that stage are then forwarded to the Cultural Heritage Center at ECA for final selection. The source posting lists the opportunity as discretionary, issued by the Department of State, U.S. Mission to Norway, with an opportunity number of PDS OSL NOR FY22 AICHI 01, created May 27, 2022, and an original closing date of June 15, 2022, with an award ceiling of USD 50,000 and an expected award count of 1 noted in the listing (while also stating the number of awards may vary).Apply for PDS OSL NOR FY22 AICHI 01
- The Department of State, U.S. Mission to Norway in the community development, education, regional development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Arctic Indigenous Cultural Heritage Initiative (AICHI)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.036.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 27, 2022.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 15, 2022. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $50,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments, County governments, City or township governments, Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education.
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Arctic Indigenous Cultural Heritage Initiative (AICHI) - Norway (U.S. Embassy Oslo) FAQs
What is the Arctic Indigenous Cultural Heritage Initiative (AICHI)?
AICHI is a U.S. Department of State program launched in 2021 by the Cultural Heritage Center (CHC) within the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), working with the Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs (EUR) and the Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs (WHA). It supports Arctic Indigenous communities in protecting, preserving, and perpetuating cultural heritage.
What types of cultural heritage does AICHI support?
The initiative supports both tangible cultural heritage (for example, artifacts, collections, historic objects, and physical cultural sites) and intangible cultural heritage (such as language, oral traditions, knowledge systems, practices, and cultural expressions).
Who is running this specific grant opportunity?
This announcement is administered by U.S. Mission Norway through the U.S. Embassy in Oslo, which is inviting proposals for projects in Norway.
Where must the project take place or be connected to?
This posting is oriented toward applicants and activities connected to Norway and is administered by the U.S. Embassy in Oslo.
What is the broader purpose of the program beyond heritage preservation?
The Embassy frames the program as a public diplomacy effort intended to strengthen people-to-people ties and advance cooperation between the United States and Arctic Indigenous communities, including across related issue areas such as education, culture, and the environment.
Which countries are part of the broader AICHI priority focus?
The broader initiative names priority countries as Canada, Denmark (Greenland), Norway, Sweden, and Finland. This particular opportunity is administered in Norway by U.S. Mission Norway.
Who are the intended participants and audiences for supported projects?
The intended participants and audiences include Arctic Indigenous communities and institutions that work with or serve them, such as museums, governmental institutions, NGOs, and other Indigenous-focused organizations.
What is the funding source and CFDA number for this opportunity?
Funding is from FY22 ECA resources, and the CFDA number listed is 19.036.
What legal authorities are cited for this program?
The Department of State cites the Smith-Mundt Act and the Fulbright-Hays Act as the underlying authorities for this opportunity.
How much funding is available per award?
Awards are expected to be relatively small and project-focused, ranging from USD 10,000 to USD 50,000. The listing notes an award ceiling of USD 50,000.
How long can the project period be?
The performance period can be as short as 1 month and must be completed within 12 months or less.
How many awards will be made?
The Embassy notes that the number of awards may vary depending on the application pool, and all awards are subject to the availability of funds. The listing also notes an expected award count of 1.
Are funds guaranteed once the opportunity is posted?
No. The Embassy states that all awards remain subject to the availability of funds.
What type of funding instrument will be used?
Funding instruments may take the form of a grant, cooperative agreement, or fixed amount award.
Is continuation funding possible after the initial award?
The Embassy indicates it may consider continuation funding beyond the initial budget period on a non-competitive basis if funds remain available, performance is satisfactory, and continued support aligns with U.S. Department of State interests.
Who is eligible to apply in Norway?
Eligibility is focused on organizations in Norway. The Public Diplomacy Section encourages applications from registered nonprofit organizations (including think tanks and civil society/NGOs with relevant programming experience), nonprofit or governmental educational institutions, and governmental institutions.
Are for-profit or commercial entities eligible?
No. For-profit or commercial entities are not eligible to apply under this opportunity.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. Cost sharing or matching funds are not required.
How many proposals may one organization submit?
Each organization may submit only one proposal. Submitting more than one will result in all submissions from that organization being deemed ineligible.
What is the application process for this opportunity?
The competition is a three-tier process that begins with a Statement of Interest (SOI). After a merit review of eligible SOIs, selected applicants are invited to submit a full grant application for review by the Embassy Grants Committee. Competitive proposals are then forwarded to the Cultural Heritage Center at ECA for final selection.
What is a Statement of Interest (SOI) in this process?
An SOI is a brief concept document used to communicate the project idea and objectives without requiring a full proposal at the outset.
Who reviews applications at each stage?
Eligible SOIs are reviewed through a merit review process. Selected applicants submit full applications that are reviewed by the Embassy Grants Committee. Proposals that remain competitive are forwarded to the Cultural Heritage Center (CHC) at ECA for final selection.
Which agency and office issued this opportunity?
The source posting lists the opportunity as discretionary and issued by the Department of State, U.S. Mission to Norway.
What is the opportunity number for this announcement?
The opportunity number listed is PDS OSL NOR FY22 AICHI 01.
When was this opportunity created and when did it close?
The listing shows it was created on May 27, 2022, with an original closing date of June 15, 2022.
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