Opportunity ID: 327365
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DOS-JHB-202002 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Black History Month Performance Program |
| 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: | Public Diplomacy |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.040 — Public Diplomacy Programs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | May 28, 2020 |
| Last Updated Date: | May 28, 2020 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 01, 2020 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 01, 2020 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 31, 2020 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $100,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $100,000 |
| Award Floor: | $75,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | The following United States and South African organizations are eligible to apply: not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations; public and private educational institutions. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | U.S. Mission to South Africa |
| Description: |
The Public Affairs Section of U.S. Consulate General Johannesburg of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications to carry out a Black History Month performance program. As part of the U.S. Mission’s commemoration of Black History Month (BHM) in February 2021, the grantee will stage a four-week (20-performance minimum) run of a thought-provoking play that addresses the African-American experience. Competitive proposals will demonstrate how the proposed play will resonate with South African audiences, and, preferably, feature a play written in the past 10 years by an African-American playwright. Preference will be given for plays that highlight American contributions to end apartheid in South Africa. Please read the full announcement before submitting an application. Applications should be emailed to JohannesburgGrants@state.gov. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
U.S. Consulate-General Johannesburg Grants Administrator
Email:JohannesburgGrants@state.gov |
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