Opportunity Information: Apply for EAPBJ 15 GR 002 EAP 061915
Apply for EAPBJ 15 GR 002 EAP 061915
- The U.S. Mission to China in the arts (see cultural affairs in cfda) education humanities (see cultural affairs in cfda) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "American Cultural Centers and Cultural Programming in the People s Republic of China" and is now available to receive applicants.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 13, 2015 and posted on Jun 19, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 9, 2015. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $100,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 3 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The U.S. Embassy in Beijing's Public Affairs Section (PAS) announced a competitive grant opportunity to support the creation and operation of American Cultural Centers (ACCs) and/or robust American culture-focused programming in the People's Republic of China. The basic idea is to expand sustained, high-visibility platforms where Chinese audiences can engage with U.S. culture, values, and educational or humanities-related content through structured activities hosted in partnership with Chinese institutions. Rather than funding stand-alone U.S.-run facilities, the opportunity is built around collaboration: applicants are expected to work through an existing partnership with a Chinese institution and may use space provided by that Chinese partner to deliver programming or establish an ACC presence.
The program is offered as a discretionary grant competition under Funding Opportunity Number EAPBJ-15-GR-002 (EAP-061915), posted June 19, 2015. PAS anticipated making three awards, with each grant capped at USD 100,000 (award ceiling: 100,000; award floor: 0). There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants are not required to contribute their own funds to be considered competitive, although proposals may still describe leveraged resources or in-kind support from partners if relevant.
Eligible applicants are limited to U.S. post-secondary, accredited institutions of higher education (including public, private, and state-controlled institutions) and U.S. nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status. The activity areas align with arts, education, and humanities (noted under cultural affairs-related categories), reflecting an emphasis on cultural engagement and educational exchange rather than commercial promotion or purely academic research. In practical terms, proposals would be expected to outline how an ACC or a comprehensive cultural program would be designed, managed, and delivered in coordination with the Chinese partner institution, including the types of cultural programming to be offered and how the host space would be used to reach intended audiences.
Key dates show that the original application deadline was July 31, 2015, later extended to August 9, 2015, with the opportunity archived on August 30, 2015. Applicants needing help accessing the full announcement were directed to contact Anita Chan, Education and Cultural Specialist at the U.S. Embassy in Beijing (phone: 010 6597 3242).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this grant opportunity about?
This is a competitive discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Embassy in Beijing's Public Affairs Section (PAS) to support the creation and operation of American Cultural Centers (ACCs) and/or robust American culture-focused programming in the People's Republic of China. The goal is to expand sustained, high-visibility platforms where Chinese audiences can engage with U.S. culture, values, and educational or humanities-related content through structured activities.
Who is offering the grant?
The grant is offered by the U.S. Embassy in Beijing's Public Affairs Section (PAS).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is EAPBJ-15-GR-002 (EAP-061915).
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on June 19, 2015.
How many awards were expected to be made?
PAS anticipated making three awards.
What is the maximum grant amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is USD 100,000 per grant.
Is there a minimum award amount (award floor)?
The award floor is listed as USD 0.
Is cost-sharing or matching required?
No. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement. Applicants are not required to contribute their own funds to be considered competitive.
Can an application still include leveraged resources or in-kind support?
Yes. While matching is not required, proposals may describe leveraged resources or in-kind support from partners if relevant.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants are limited to (1) U.S. post-secondary, accredited institutions of higher education (including public, private, and state-controlled institutions) and (2) U.S. nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status.
Are for-profit entities eligible to apply?
The opportunity description lists eligibility only for U.S. accredited post-secondary institutions of higher education and U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations. No other applicant types are identified as eligible in the information provided.
What types of activities does the grant support?
The grant supports establishing and operating American Cultural Centers (ACCs) and/or delivering robust American culture-focused programming in China. Activities are intended to help Chinese audiences engage with U.S. culture, values, and educational or humanities-related content through structured programming.
Does the grant fund stand-alone U.S.-run facilities in China?
No. The opportunity is built around collaboration rather than funding stand-alone U.S.-run facilities. Applicants are expected to work through an existing partnership with a Chinese institution.
Is a Chinese partner institution required?
Yes. Applicants are expected to work through an existing partnership with a Chinese institution.
Can the project use space provided by the Chinese partner?
Yes. Applicants may use space provided by the Chinese partner institution to deliver programming or establish an ACC presence.
Where will the supported activities take place?
Activities are intended to take place in the People's Republic of China, hosted in partnership with Chinese institutions.
What subject areas or sectors does this opportunity align with?
The activity areas align with arts, education, and humanities (cultural affairs-related categories). The emphasis is on cultural engagement and educational exchange rather than commercial promotion or purely academic research.
What should proposals generally describe?
Proposals would be expected to outline how an ACC or comprehensive cultural program would be designed, managed, and delivered in coordination with the Chinese partner institution. This includes the types of cultural programming to be offered and how host space would be used to reach intended audiences.
What was the application deadline?
The original application deadline was July 31, 2015, and it was later extended to August 9, 2015.
Is this funding opportunity still open?
No. The opportunity was archived on August 30, 2015.
Who should be contacted for help accessing the full announcement?
Applicants needing help accessing the full announcement were directed to contact Anita Chan, Education and Cultural Specialist at the U.S. Embassy in Beijing.
What contact details were provided?
The phone number provided for Anita Chan is 010 6597 3242.
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