Supporting collaborative projects and/or presenting American content at Ukrainian cultural festivals
ID: 355015Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

U.S. Mission to Ukraine (DOS-UKR)

Award Range

$15K - $55K

Eligible Applicants

Nonprofits Without 501(c)(3) Status

Funding Category

Arts

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/355015

Additional Information

https://ua.usembassy.gov/education-culture/grants-opportunities/supporting-collaborative-projects-and-or-presenting-american-content-at-ukrainian-cultural-festivals/
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. Mission to Ukraine is offering a funding opportunity titled "Supporting collaborative projects and/or presenting American content at Ukrainian cultural festivals," aimed at enhancing U.S.-Ukraine cultural relations. Eligible organizations, including U.S. and Ukrainian nonprofit entities, are invited to apply for grants ranging from $15,000 to $55,000 to promote American culture through collaborative projects at Ukrainian festivals, with a focus on sustained interactions such as workshops and masterclasses. The total funding available for this initiative is $100,000, with applications due by July 31, 2024, and project activities expected to commence between October 1, 2024, and June 1, 2025. For further details, interested parties can contact the Embassy Kyiv Public Diplomacy Section at KyivPDGrants@state.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    KyivPDGrants@state.gov
    Files
    Title
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    NOFO - Festivals.pdf
    NOFO.pdf
    The U.S. Embassy in Kyiv, Ukraine, is offering a funding opportunity titled "Supporting collaborative projects and/or presenting American content at Ukrainian cultural festivals," with a total of $100,000 available. Organizations are invited to apply for grants ranging from $15,000 to $55,000 to bolster U.S.-Ukraine cultural relations through projects that highlight American culture at Ukrainian festivals. The program emphasizes collaborations that promote sustained interactions between Americans and Ukrainians, focusing on workshops, masterclasses, and other engagements. Eligible participants include U.S. and Ukrainian nonprofit organizations, while for-profit entities are not allowed to apply. Applications must be submitted by July 31, 2024, and projects should begin between October 1, 2024, and June 1, 2025. Aspects such as a clear rationale for American cultural representation and an effective monitoring and evaluation plan are crucial for application success. Funding cannot be used for partisan activities, construction, or travel to the U.S., among other restrictions. The selection process will evaluate proposals based on quality, organizational capacity, and sustainability of the impacts, with notifications expected by September 30, 2024.
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