Grant for U.S. Art Presentation at International Biennales
Summary
The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs has issued a grant opportunity for U.S. art presentations at international biennales. The funding aims to advance international understanding of American values through compelling works of art. Eligible applicants are nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status.
What changed
The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, has announced a grant opportunity (Assistance Listing 19.415) for U.S. art presentations at international biennales. The program seeks to promote American values and foster international dialogue through art. The opportunity provides funding for nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status to showcase innovative American art abroad.
Eligible nonprofit organizations should review the provided application instructions, budget templates, and monitoring indicator trackers. While a specific application deadline is not clearly stated beyond a placeholder of January 1, 2099, interested parties should consult Grants.gov for detailed submission requirements and timelines. The expected award amount is $375,000, with a cost-sharing or matching requirement.
What to do next
- Review grant opportunity details and eligibility criteria on Grants.gov.
- Prepare and submit application materials including budget and timeline templates.
- Ensure compliance with cost-sharing or matching requirements.
Source document (simplified)
Annual Program Statement for U.S. Presentation at International Art Biennales
Agency: Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs
Assistance Listings: 19.415 -- Professional and Cultural Exchange Programs - Citizen Exchanges
Last Updated: March 18, 2026 View version history on Grants.gov
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.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Nonprofit
- Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)
Additional information
Grantor contact information
Description
Rain Ban BianRC@state.gov and Jill Staggs staggsjj@state.gov
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Documents
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| File name | Description | Last updated |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MonitoringIndicatorTrackerTemplate1.xlsx | Monitoring Template | Mar 18, 2026 08:40 PM UTC |
| Timeline_Template.xlsx | Timeline Template | Mar 18, 2026 08:39 PM UTC |
| 2025ProposalSubmissionInstructions1.docx | PSI | Mar 18, 2026 08:39 PM UTC |
| Budget_Template.xlsx | Budget Template | Mar 18, 2026 08:37 PM UTC |
| ArchitectureBiennaleAPSFY2026-2028-2030_.pdf | Architecture Biennale APS | Mar 18, 2026 08:38 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
Link to Opportunity in MyGrants
Closing: January 1, 2099
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Application process
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Award
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Program Funding
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Expected awards
$375,000
Award Minimum
$375,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
DFOP0017204
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
Yes Funding instrument type:
Grant
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
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Arts
Category Explanation:
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History
Version:
1
Posted date:
March 18, 2026
Archive date:
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