Opportunity Information: Apply for EAPBJ 14 GR 002 EAP 062014
Apply for EAPBJ 14 GR 002 EAP 062014
- 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 Peoples Republic of China" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.700 General Department of State Assistance.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 1, 2014 and posted on Jun 20, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 11, 2014. (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.
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Independent school districts.
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Opportunity Summary:
The U.S. Embassy in Beijing, through its Public Affairs Section (PAS), offered this discretionary funding opportunity to support American Cultural Centers (ACCs) and broader U.S. cultural programming in the Peoples Republic of China. The program was announced as an open competition under Funding Opportunity Number EAPBJ-14-GR-002 (EAP-062014) and was designed to strengthen U.S.-China educational and cultural engagement by expanding access to U.S.-focused cultural content, programming, and outreach activities hosted in partnership with Chinese institutions.
At its core, the grant invited proposals from eligible U.S. organizations to either (1) establish an American Cultural Center through an existing partnership with a Chinese institution, or (2) deliver comprehensive U.S. cultural-related programming using space provided by a Chinese partner institution when needed. In practical terms, the Embassy was looking for proposals that could operate on the ground in China by leveraging an already-formed relationship with a Chinese university or comparable host, and then using that platform to run sustained, visible programming that highlights American culture, society, and related humanities and education themes. The emphasis on an existing partnership signals that applicants were expected to have a credible, functioning relationship in place that could support logistics, space, local coordination, and ongoing access to target audiences.
PAS planned to make multiple awards, with a maximum funding level of up to USD 100,000 per grant (the award ceiling). Awards could be issued as either a grant or a cooperative agreement, meaning the Embassy could choose an arrangement where it remains more actively involved in the project implementation and oversight (as is common with cooperative agreements), depending on the nature of the proposed activities. The opportunity fell under CFDA 19.700, categorized under Arts, Education, and Humanities within the Department of State assistance framework, reflecting that the funded work was expected to be cultural and educational in nature rather than purely research-based or commercial.
Eligibility was limited to U.S. entities, specifically public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (with independent school districts also listed as eligible applicants). A cost-sharing or matching requirement applied, meaning applicants were expected to contribute a portion of the project resources through cash, in-kind support, or other allowable contributions, helping to demonstrate commitment and extend the reach of federal funds.
Key administrative dates show that the opportunity was posted on June 20, 2014, with an application deadline of August 11, 2014, and it was archived on September 10, 2014. For applicants needing assistance accessing the full announcement, the Embassy provided a point of contact: Anita Chan, Education and Cultural Assistant at the U.S. Embassy in Beijing (phone: +86 10 6597 3242 ext. 5208). Overall, the grant was structured to fund concrete, partnership-based cultural centers or robust cultural programming that could operate credibly within a Chinese host institution and advance U.S. public diplomacy and cultural engagement goals.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is a discretionary funding opportunity offered by the U.S. Embassy in Beijing through its Public Affairs Section (PAS) to support American Cultural Centers (ACCs) and broader U.S. cultural programming in the People's Republic of China.
What is the official funding opportunity number?
The open competition was announced under Funding Opportunity Number EAPBJ-14-GR-002 (EAP-062014).
What is the purpose of the program?
The program was designed to strengthen U.S.-China educational and cultural engagement by expanding access to U.S.-focused cultural content, programming, and outreach activities hosted in partnership with Chinese institutions.
What types of projects were invited?
The Embassy invited proposals from eligible U.S. organizations for either of the following approaches:
- Establishing an American Cultural Center (ACC) through an existing partnership with a Chinese institution.
- Delivering comprehensive U.S. cultural-related programming using space provided by a Chinese partner institution when needed.
Does an applicant need an existing Chinese partner institution?
Yes. The opportunity emphasized operating in China by leveraging an already-formed relationship with a Chinese university or comparable host institution. The emphasis on an existing partnership indicates applicants were expected to have a credible, functioning relationship that could support logistics, space, local coordination, and ongoing access to target audiences.
What does the Embassy mean by "comprehensive" cultural programming?
Based on the announcement description, "comprehensive" programming refers to sustained, visible programming that highlights American culture, society, and related humanities and education themes, delivered on the ground in China through a Chinese host institution partnership.
Where would project activities take place?
Project activities were expected to operate on the ground in the People's Republic of China, hosted in partnership with Chinese institutions (such as universities or comparable hosts), including use of partner-provided space when needed.
What is an American Cultural Center (ACC) in the context of this opportunity?
In this opportunity, an ACC refers to a platform established through an existing partnership with a Chinese institution to run U.S.-focused cultural content, programming, and outreach activities.
Who offered and managed this opportunity?
The opportunity was offered by the U.S. Embassy in Beijing through its Public Affairs Section (PAS).
What is the maximum award amount?
The maximum funding level was up to USD 100,000 per grant (the award ceiling).
How many awards were anticipated?
PAS planned to make multiple awards.
What type of award instrument would be used?
Awards could be issued as either a grant or a cooperative agreement. A cooperative agreement indicates the Embassy may be more actively involved in project implementation and oversight, depending on the proposed activities.
What is the CFDA number and program category?
The opportunity fell under CFDA 19.700 and was categorized under Arts, Education, and Humanities within the Department of State assistance framework.
What kinds of organizations were eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited to U.S. entities, specifically:
- Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status
- Independent school districts (also listed as eligible applicants)
Are non-U.S. organizations eligible?
No. Eligibility was limited to U.S. entities (with the eligible categories listed in the announcement).
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. A cost-sharing or matching requirement applied, meaning applicants were expected to contribute a portion of project resources through cash, in-kind support, or other allowable contributions.
What is the main reason cost sharing was included?
Based on the announcement description, cost sharing was intended to demonstrate applicant commitment and extend the reach of federal funds.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on June 20, 2014.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was August 11, 2014.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on September 10, 2014.
Who was the point of contact for assistance with the full announcement?
The Embassy provided the following point of contact for applicants needing assistance accessing the full announcement: Anita Chan, Education and Cultural Assistant at the U.S. Embassy in Beijing.
How can applicants contact the point of contact?
Phone: +86 10 6597 3242 ext. 5208.
What overarching goals were the funded projects expected to advance?
Funded projects were structured to support concrete, partnership-based cultural centers or robust cultural programming that could operate credibly within a Chinese host institution and advance U.S. public diplomacy and cultural engagement goals.
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