The US Consulate General Osaka-Kobe announces a grant opportunity for organizing an annual ‘American Day’ cultural event in Osaka. The event aims to showcase American culture, promote tourism and study in the US. Grant funds support event planning, production, operating costs, performances, advertisement, and administrative expenses. Previous events included musical performances, study abroad information, and American product promotions. Apply by May 01, 2016, to bring a taste of America to Osaka.
Opportunity ID: 282663
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | PAS-OSAKA-FY2016-002 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | 2016 “American Day” Cultural Event in Osaka |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Arts |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.040 — Public Diplomacy Programs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 01, 2016 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 01, 2016 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 01, 2016 |
| Archive Date: | May 31, 2016 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $40,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $40,000 |
| Award Floor: | $20,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) 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: | Eligibility for this NOFO is limited to: organizations that qualify to receive U.S. grants (such as educational and research institutions; foreign public entities; U.S. not-for-profit/non-governmental organizations (NGOs) subject to section 501(c)(3) of the U.S. tax code; and foreign not-for-profits/NGOs/social enterprises) with the ability to develop and successfully implement a project in the Kansai region of Japan. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Department of State |
| Description: | The U.S. Consulate General Osaka-Kobe, Public Affairs Section, announces the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for an annual grant program whose goal is the organization of a day-long “American Day” cultural and informational event in a prominent public location in or around Osaka to showcase various aspects of American culture while promoting tourism and study in the United States. Events in previous years featured stage performances of various American musical styles interspersed with informational presentations on study abroad and tourism in the U.S., as well as a wide variety of information booths (staffed by Consulate employees, volunteers, representatives from American universities, and other organizations), food vendors, and merchants promoting American products. Funding provided by this grant is intended to support event planning and production; set-up, tear-down and operating costs, including venue fees and event staff; expenses associated with musical and other performances; advertisement and promotion; as well as reasonable administrative and clerical expenses. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Public Affairs Section
U.S. Consulate General Osaka-Kobe Email:LommelKA@state.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Public Affairs Section U.S. Consulate General Osaka-Kobe Email: LommelKA@state.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19.040 | PAS-OSAKA-FY2016-002 | 2016 “American Day” Cultural Event in Osaka | PKG00222266 | Apr 01, 2016 | May 01, 2016 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
282663 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
282663 Budget-1.1.pdf
282663 Project-1.1.pdf
282663 SF424A-1.0.pdf
282663 SF424B-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
282663 SFLLL_1_2-1.2.pdf
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