African World Heritage Fund — Grants for World Heritage Conservation

• Open exclusively to African government institutions responsible for heritage management.
• Proposed projects must be located within a World Heritage property in Africa.
• The site must be officially recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site (Cultural or Natural).
• Applicants must demonstrate the institutional capacity to manage the project effectively.
• The project must address specific conservation needs or management challenges.
• Compliance with the African World Heritage Fund’s previous reporting requirements (if applicable) is mandatory.

• Financial support of up to US$10,000 per project.
• Coverage of direct costs related to vital conservation activities.
• Enhanced protection for UNESCO-recognized cultural and natural sites.
• Support for institutional capacity building within government agencies.
• Opportunity to contribute to the global heritage preservation network.
• Technical assistance and visibility for African heritage management.

1. Visit the official African World Heritage Fund application portal via the provided link.
2. Download and review the latest grant application guidelines and forms.
3. Prepare a detailed project proposal outlining the conservation goals and timeline.
4. Develop a comprehensive budget showing how the US$10,000 will be utilized.
5. Obtain official endorsement or letters of support from the relevant government ministry.
6. Submit the completed application package through the online portal or specified email before July 31st.
7. Follow up to confirm receipt of your institutional application.

We wish all custodians of African heritage the best of luck in their conservation efforts!