Annual Program Statement for U.S. Presentation at International Art Biennales
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- Opportunity number
- DFOP0017204
- Agency
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Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs
Department of State
- Applications due
- Not on record
- Award size
- $375,000
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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- Jill Staggs staggsjj@state.gov (202) 623-6409
- 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, is soliciting grant applications from 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations to develop and present innovative American art exhibitions at international art biennales, with the goal of advancing international understanding of American values and fostering dialogue on shared global challenges. Eligible applicants must be U.S.-based nonprofit organizations with current IRS 501(c)(3) status and must obtain a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and register in SAM.gov prior to submission. Key requirements include submission of completed SF-424 series forms, a proposal narrative not exceeding 15 pages, detailed line-item budgets, monitoring and evaluation plans with performance indicators, key personnel information, project timelines, and letters of support from partners. The Department will evaluate applications based on architectural or artistic merit, exhibition concept quality, advancement of U.S. foreign policy objectives, organizational capacity to implement the project, and promotion of American public diplomacy, with all criteria weighted equally. Proposals must be submitted by January 1, 2099, with rolling deadlines tied to specific biennale cycles; applicants should refer to the specific biennale timeline document for exact submission windows and notification dates.
Award amounts vary by biennale cycle, with the Architecture Biennale offering up to $375,000 per cycle (with $125,000 designated for the Peggy Guggenheim Collection and $250,000 for exhibition development and production), though final awards cannot exceed available Congressional appropriations. Grant performance periods typically range from 12 to 48 months, with implementation activities spanning both United States-based operations and overseas locations at the international biennale venues. All applicants must demonstrate mandatory cost-sharing or matching contributions and comply with 2 CFR 200 (Uniform Administrative Requirements), the Department's Standard Terms and Conditions, and applicable anti-discrimination laws. Recipients must submit financial reports using Form SF-425 and narrative performance progress reports to MyGrants, with final reports due 120 days after award expiration, and must maintain all financial records and supporting documentation for three years from the date of final expenditure report submission.
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 works of art that reflect promote American values and foster international dialogue on shared global challenges.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
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| Monitoring Indicator Tracker Template (1).xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| 2025 Proposal Submission Instructions (1).docx | DOCX document | |
| Timeline Template.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| Architecture Biennale APS FY 2026-2028-2030 .pdf | ||
| Budget Template.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet |
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