Annual Program Statement for U.S. Presentation at International Architecture Biennales
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- Opportunity number
- DFOP0017180
- Agency
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Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs
Department of State
- Applications due
- Not on record
- Award size
- $381,000
Opportunity facts
- Assistance listings
- Funding instrument
- Grant
- Category
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- Arts
- Eligible applicants
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- 501(c)(3) Nonprofits
- Points of contact
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- staggersjj@state.gov
- Rain Bian bianrc@state.gov
- Full announcement
Opportunity details come from Grants.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, seeks grant applications from U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations to manage and present American architectural exhibitions at the International Architecture Biennale in Venice, Italy. The program aims to advance international understanding of American values by showcasing innovative architectural designs that reflect U.S. foreign policy and foster dialogue on shared global challenges. Eligible applicants must obtain a Unique Entity Identifier and register in SAM.gov before submission, with mandatory cost-sharing or matching contributions required from organizational resources or other donors. Merit review evaluates proposals on five equally weighted criteria (10 points each): architectural merit and suitability for the Venice Biennale, quality of exhibition concept and design, advancement of U.S. foreign policy goals, organizational capacity and expertise, and promotion of American public diplomacy objectives. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis with three defined cycles: proposals submitted March 23–May 12, 2026, for the 20th Biennale (May–November 2027) with notification by August 2026; December 16, 2027–February 29, 2028, for the 21st Biennale (May–November 2029) with notification by May 2028; and December 1, 2029–February 26, 2030, for the 22nd Biennale (May–November 2031) with notification by May 2030.
Each award provides up to $375,000 per biennale cycle for an 18-month performance period, with one award anticipated per cycle; of this amount, $125,000 must be allocated to the Peggy Guggenheim Collection for pavilion staffing and operations, while the remaining $250,000 covers exhibition development, production, installation, dismantling, shipping, and curator travel. The performance period spans approximately 18 months with the exhibition itself operating for a seven-month duration during the biennale cycle. Recipients must submit applications through Grants.gov with completed SF-424, SF-424A, and SF-424B forms; a proposal narrative not exceeding 15 pages; detailed line-item budgets; monitoring and evaluation plans; and supporting documentation. All activities take place in Venice, Italy, with performance spanning exhibition development, installation, staffing, and dismantling phases.
Synopsis
The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, Cultural Programs Division (ECA/PE/C/CU) seeks to advance international understanding of American values by exposing foreign audiences to innovative and compelling architectural designs that reflect U.S. foreign policy and foster international dialogue on shared global challenges.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
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| Budget Template.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| 2025 Proposal Submission Instructions.docx | DOCX document | |
| Monitoring Indicator Tracker Template.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| Timeline Template.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| Architecture Biennale APS FY 2026-2028-2030 .docx | DOCX document |
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