The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, Cultural Programs Division (ECA/PE/C/CU) is offering this grant to support the U.S. presentation of art at prestigious international biennales. This initiative aims to advance global understanding of American values by exposing foreign audiences to innovative and compelling works of art. This grant is for the purpose of promoting American cultural expression and fostering international dialogue on shared global challenges through artistic exchange. By enabling the participation of U.S. artists in prominent international forums, the program seeks to bridge cultural divides and encourage mutual understanding on a global scale.
Opportunity ID: 359253
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DFOP0017204 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Annual Program Statement for U.S. Presentation at International Art Biennales |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Arts |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 0 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.415 — Professional and Cultural Exchange Programs – Citizen Exchanges |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 05, 2025 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jun 05, 2025 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 01, 2099 undefined |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 01, 2099 undefined |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $375,000 |
| Award Floor: | $375,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs |
| Description: | The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, Cultural Programs Division (ECA/PE/C/CU) seeks to advance international understanding of American values by exposing foreign audiences to innovative and compelling works of art that reflect promote American values and foster international dialogue on shared global challenges. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Link to Opportunity in MyGrants |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
staggsjj@state.gov
Email:- |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
Related Documents
Folder 359253 Full Announcement-APS Biennales 2025 -> Biennale Art APS Final 6.5.25.pdf
Folder 359253 Full Announcement-APS Biennales 2025 -> 2025 Proposal Submission Instructions.pdf
Folder 359253 Full Announcement-APS Biennales 2025 -> Budget Guidelines-Template for Multi-Year Awards (FY25).pdf
Folder 359253 Full Announcement-APS Biennales 2025 -> Monitoring Indicator Tracker Template.pdf
Folder 359253 Full Announcement-APS Biennales 2025 -> Timeline Template.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | staggsjj@state.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19.415 | PKG00290919 | Jun 05, 2025 | Jan 01, 2099 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
359253 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
359253 SF424A-1.0.pdf
359253 SF424B-1.1.pdf
359253 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
359253 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
359253 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
359253 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf