This grant is for supporting cultural exchange programs specifically designed to offer Chinese audiences direct opportunities to experience U.S. culture and the arts. The Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Embassy in Beijing invites eligible U.S. individuals, educational institutions, and not-for-profit organizations, alongside Chinese organizations legally established in China, to submit proposals. The primary purpose is to foster mutual understanding and appreciation through diverse artistic and cultural initiatives. PAS has allocated up to US$200,000 to award multiple grants through this open competition, with individual awards capped at US$50,000. This funding aims to facilitate innovative projects that build bridges between cultures.
Opportunity ID: 216353
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | EAPBJ-13-GR-001-EAP-011513 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Cultural Programming in the People’s Republic of China |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | CategoryExplanation |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Public Diplomacy Programming |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 30 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.040 — Public Diplomacy Programs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 17, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 25, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 25, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | Mar 27, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $200,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $50,000 |
| Award Floor: | $5,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Individuals |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Organizations legally established in the People’s Republic of China are also eligible to apply. |
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 Request for Applications (RFA). PAS invites U.S. individuals, educational institutions, and not-for-profit organizations subject to 501 (c) (3) of the tax code, as well as Chinese organizations legally established in China, to submit proposals for conducting cultural exchange programs that will provide Chinese audiences with the opportunity to experience U.S. culture and the arts. PAS will have up to US$200,000 available to award multiple grants for up to US$50,000 per grant. Please see the full announcement for additional details. |
| Link to Additional Information: | U.S. Embassy Beijing website |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Public Affairs Section
U.S. Embassy Beijing Email:BeijingCulturalGrants@state.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 216353 Full Announcement-1 -> fy13 emb bj cultural programming grant full announcement.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Public Affairs Section U.S. Embassy Beijing Email: BeijingCulturalGrants@state.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19.040 | PKG00160810 | Jan 17, 2013 | Feb 25, 2013 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
216353 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
216353 Budget-1.1.pdf
216353 Project-1.1.pdf
216353 SF424A-1.0.pdf
216353 SF424B-1.1.pdf