This grant from the U.S. Department of State‟s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) seeks a qualified organization with a strong Washington presence. The aim is to assist the Office of Citizen Exchanges, Cultural Programs Division, in implementing short-term, high-visibility cultural exchange programs. These initiatives, scheduled for calendar years 2010, 2011, and 2012, will host approximately 60 visitors from various countries worldwide. Participants will include artists, arts professionals, and youth with a special interest in the arts. The program’s core objective is to promote meaningful interaction between these international cultural visitors and their American peers through engaging projects across the United States, fostering cross-cultural understanding.
Opportunity ID: 53987
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | ECA-PE-C-CU-10-54 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Cultural Visitors 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: | Please see full announcement. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.415 — Professional and Cultural Exchange Programs – Citizen Exchanges |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 23, 2010 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 20, 2010 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 20, 2010 |
| Archive Date: | May 21, 2010 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $500,000 |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Please see full announcement. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs |
| Description: | The U.S. Department of State‟s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) seeks an organization with a strong Washington presence to assist the Office of Citizen Exchanges, Cultural Programs Division, in the implementation of short-term, high-visibility cultural exchanges taking place during calendar years 2010, 2011 and 2012. Approximately 60 visitors from countries around the world will participate in initiatives/projects in the United States designed to promote interaction between foreign participants and their American peers. Cultural Visitors will include artists and arts professionals as well as youth with a special interest in the arts. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Cultural Visitors Program |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Hans Posey
Program Specialist Email:poseyhe@state.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
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Related Documents
Folder 53987 Full Announcement-1 -> rfgp cultural visitors apr12 version lk final 041410.pdf
Folder 53987 Full Announcement-1 -> pogi culture visitor program final 040210.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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19.415 | ECA-PE-C-CU-10-54 | Cultural Visitors Program | PKG00018255 | Apr 23, 2010 | May 20, 2010 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
53987 SF424-2.0.pdf
53987 Budget-1.1.pdf
53987 Project-1.1.pdf
53987 SF424A-1.0.pdf
53987 SF424B-1.1.pdf