The Cultural Programs Division in the Office of Citizen Exchanges in the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) is offering The Rhythm Road-American Music Abroad grant for administering tours for professional American artists in jazz, urban music, and American roots music. The grant aims to promote American music and culture through workshops, master classes, and outreach activities in addition to concerts. Applications must demonstrate high artistic ability and knowledge of contemporary American society and culture. Closing date for applications is Mar 20, 2008.
Opportunity ID: 40620
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | ECA-PE-C-CU-08-29 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | The Rhythm Road-American Music Abroad |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Please see full announcement. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 00.000 — Not Elsewhere Classified |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 06, 2008 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 20, 2008 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 20, 2008 |
| Archive Date: | Mar 21, 2008 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Please see full announcement. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs |
| Description: | The Cultural Programs Division in the Office of Citizen Exchanges in the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) announces an open competition for a cooperative agreement to administer The Rhythm Road-American Music Abroad program. The program will consist of up to ten tours for a selected number of professional American artists in jazz, urban music, and American roots music (e.g. country-western, bluegrass, zydeco, Cajun, etc.) The musicians selected for this program must demonstrate high artistic ability and be conversant with the broader aspects of contemporary American society and culture. Tours will include workshops, master classes, and outreach activities, in addition to concerts. |
| Link to Additional Information: | The Rhythm Road-American Music Abroad |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Hans Posey
Program Specialist Email:poseyhe@state.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 40620 Full Announcement-1 -> RR08rfgpdraft.11808.lp.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Hans Posey Program Specialist Email: poseyhe@state.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ECA-PE-C-CU-08-29 | The Rhythm Road-American Music Abroad | PKG00006121 | Feb 07, 2008 | Mar 20, 2008 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
40620 SF424-2.0.pdf
40620 Budget-1.1.pdf
40620 Project-1.1.pdf
40620 SF424A-1.0.pdf
40620 SF424B-1.1.pdf