Cultural Residencies
ID: 356140Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

U.S. Mission to United Arab Emirates (DOS-ARE)

Award Range

$200K - $250K

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Other

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. Mission to the United Arab Emirates is offering a funding opportunity for a cultural residency program aimed at strengthening social and cultural ties between the United States and the UAE. This program will support at least six in-person residencies for American artists and performers, each lasting up to three weeks, coinciding with major UAE cultural festivals, and will include performances, workshops, and discussions with local cultural institutions. The total funding available for this initiative is $250,000, with individual awards ranging from $200,000 to $250,000, and the application deadline is September 19, 2024. Interested applicants can reach out to the grantor at UAECulture@state.gov for further information.

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