Annual Program Statement for U.S. Presentation at International Art Biennales
Posted
- 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 Department of State Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs seeks applications for U.S. art presentations at international art biennales on a rolling deadline through January 1, 2099, with awards up to $375,000 per biennale cycle supporting innovative exhibitions that advance American values and foster international dialogue.
Eligible applicants are U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations; curators and artists must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Cost-sharing is mandatory—applicants must contribute from organizational resources or other donors to complete the exhibition and provide outreach programming. The award supports an 18-month performance period and is structured with a mandatory $125,000 allocation to the Peggy Guggenheim Collection for pavilion staffing, maintenance, and operations during approximately seven months of installation and display, with the remaining $250,000 designated for exhibition development, production, installation, and shipping.
For the 61st Biennale (May–November 2026), applications received between May 1 and August 6, 2025 will be reviewed with notification by September 30, 2025. For the 62nd Biennale (May–November 2028), applications received between November 1, 2026 and January 30, 2027 will be reviewed with notification by April 2027.
Merit review employs four equally weighted criteria (25 points each): advancement of U.S. foreign policy goals, artistic excellence, artistic merit, and promotion of American values. Reviewers include art experts and Department of State representatives. Required submissions include SF-424, SF-424A, and SF-424B forms; cover page with executive summary; proposal narrative (maximum 15 pages); detailed line-item budget with narrative; monitoring and evaluation plan; key personnel descriptions; project timeline; and letters of support from partners. The program operates under CFDA 19.415 (Professional and Cultural Exchange Programs – Citizen Exchanges) and administers awards through the Department of State's MyGrants system.
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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| Budget Template.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| 2025 Proposal Submission Instructions.docx | DOCX document | |
| Monitoring Indicator Tracker Template.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| Timeline Template.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| Biennale Art APS REVISED 7.28.25.docx | DOCX document |
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