Entrepreneurship in Creative Industries
ID: 355014Type: 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/355014

Additional Information

https://ua.usembassy.gov/education-culture/grants-opportunities/entrepreneurship-in-arts-and-creative-industries/
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. Mission to Ukraine is offering a funding opportunity titled "Entrepreneurship in Creative Industries," aimed at supporting U.S. and Ukrainian non-profit organizations in fostering entrepreneurship within Ukraine's creative sectors. The program seeks to enhance collaboration between the U.S. and Ukraine, promoting innovation and sustainable economic growth through projects that empower creative businesses and facilitate networking opportunities. With a total funding amount of $150,000 available, individual awards will range from $15,000 to $55,000, and applications must be submitted by July 31, 2024. Interested applicants can find more information and submit inquiries via email at KyivPDGrants@state.gov or visit the program's webpage for additional details.

    Point(s) of Contact
    KyivPDGrants@state.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    NOFO - Entrepreneurship in Creative Industries.pdf
    NOFO.pdf
    The U.S. Department of State's Embassy in Ukraine has announced a funding opportunity titled "Entrepreneurship in Creative Industries" (PAS-Ukraine-FY24-10), with a total of $150,000 available for U.S. and Ukrainian non-profit organizations. The deadline for application submissions is July 31, 2024. This initiative aims to promote entrepreneurship within creative industries in Ukraine, fostering U.S.-Ukraine collaboration and innovation to enhance economic growth and sustainability in times of crisis. Programs supported under this funding must focus on supporting creative businesses and include activities such as fostering collaborative projects across various creative fields, promoting technological innovation, and enhancing market access for creative products and services. Preference is given to projects that target less frequently engaged regions of Ukraine and can incorporate both in-person and virtual interactions due to travel restrictions. Funding awards will range from $15,000 to $55,000, with a maximum of five anticipated awards. Eligible applicants must have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and must apply through specified channels, providing detailed project proposals addressing goals, implementation strategies, and budget justifications. Non-eligible projects include performing arts and partisan political activities, while emphasis will be placed on projects that demonstrate capacity for sustainable impact and social cohesion.
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