The U.S. will allocate $500,000 for the preservation of the Sher-Dor madrasa.

The project focuses on the restoration of the Sher-Dor Madrasah facade, involving local artisans and specialists, as well as foreign consultants to enhance the quality of the work. Project partners will assist in establishing connections with global scholars and will provide access to essential documents and resources for the effective preservation of cultural heritage.

The U.S. Ambassador to Uzbekistan, Jonathan Henick, remarked: "We are pleased to be part of the efforts to restore the Sher-Dor Madrasah in Registan Square. This will help preserve this monument for future generations and strengthen the ties between our countries."
The Director of the Cultural Heritage Agency of Uzbekistan, Bahodir Abdikarimov, emphasized that the project is a vivid example of the growing cooperation between Uzbekistan and the U.S. in the field of cultural heritage, expressing gratitude for the support from the U.S. Embassy.

The U.S. Ambassador's Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP), established in 2001, provides grants for the protection of cultural sites in developing countries. In the 2024 competition, 71 countries participated with 149 applications for cultural heritage preservation.