The Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy in Beijing, China is offering grants to U.S. accredited institutions and organizations to establish new American Cultural Centers or develop cultural programming in China. Grants of up to US$100,000 per project are available to support collaborations between U.S. and Chinese partners, aiming to expand the network of American Cultural Centers in China. Projects with strong partnerships and a focus on sustainability are encouraged, with a requirement for dedicated spaces and personnel in China for program administration and implementation.
Opportunity ID: 283864
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | EAPBJ-16-GR-002-EAP-051616 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | New American Cultural Centers and Cultural Programming in the People’s Republic of China |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Education |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.040 — Public Diplomacy Programs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | May 15, 2016 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 31, 2016 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 31, 2016 |
| Archive Date: | Aug 30, 2016 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $100,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | U.S. Mission to China |
| Description: | The Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Embassy in Beijing, China is pleased to announce an open competition for assistance awards through this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). PAS invites U.S. post-secondary accredited institutions of higher learning (Public, Private, and State) and not-for-profit organizations subject to 501 (c) (3) of the tax code to submit proposals for the establishment of a new American Cultural Center (ACC) through an existing partnership with a Chinese institution and/or comprehensive U.S. cultural-related programming at space provided by a Chinese partner institution as needed. PAS will award multiple grants up to US$100,000 per grant.
PAS seeks to fund creative and sustainable projects in China that build upon existing partnerships between U.S. institutions/organizations and Chinese counterparts to expand the network of American Cultural Centers throughout China. Proposals for projects with strong, well-established, and collaborative partnerships will be viewed favorably. ACCs should include permanent, dedicated space and personnel at a location in China where programs will be administered with administrative staff and program implementers from both the U.S. and Chinese institutions. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Harvey Sernovitz
Email:SernovitzHW@state.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 283864 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> FY16 American Cultural Grant Full Announcement- final.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Harvey Sernovitz
Email: SernovitzHW@state.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19.040 | EAPBJ-16-GR-002-EAP-051616 | New American Cultural Centers and Cultural Programming in the People’s Republic of China | PKG00223516 | Jul 31, 2016 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
283864 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
283864 SF424A-1.0.pdf
283864 SF424B-1.1.pdf
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