Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation

Established by Congress in 2001, the Ambassador's Fund for Cultural Preservation aims to assist countries such as Honduras in preserving museum collections, ancient and historic sites and traditional forms of expression. Since its inception, the program has awarded 292 grants in 106 countries. To date, Honduras has been the recipient of six grants covering a broad range of vital cultural preservation projects throughout the country:

• Development of Cerro Palenque: The North Coast-Santa Barbara Cultural Circuit
• Preservation of the Archaeological Site of Curruste
• The Voice and Image of the Indigenous and Garifuna People of Honduras
• Protection and Development of the Rock Art Cultural Itinerary of Honduras
• Educating Tawahka Teachers
• The Garifuna: Rescuing Cultural Roots Through Language Protection

American Corners

In partnership with Honduran host institutions, American Corners in Tegucigalpa and Puerto Lempira provide access to current and reliable information about the U.S. Resources found at the American Corners help individuals expand their skills and understand American values.

Speakers Bureau

The Cultural Affairs Office matches individuals with wide-ranging expertise to Honduran contacts and groups who would like to hear about U.S. government, culture, and society. For more information contact Cultural Affairs Officer Natasha Basley at basleynm@state.gov.

Information About Arts and Culture in the U.S.