Opportunity Information: Apply for EAPBJ 11 AW 001 EAP 070611
Apply for EAPBJ 11 AW 001 EAP 070611
- The U.S. Mission to China in the 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 14, 2011 and posted on Jul 6, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 12, 2011. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $1,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $100,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 10 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 American Cultural Centers and Cultural Programming in the Peoples Republic of China grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number EAPBJ 11 AW 001 EAP 070611) was offered by the Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Embassy in Beijing under the U.S. Mission to China. It was structured as an open, discretionary competition for U.S.-based organizations to carry out cultural and humanities-related public diplomacy activities in China. The core aim was to expand access to American culture and related programming by supporting either the establishment of an American Cultural Center or the delivery of robust U.S. cultural programming hosted in space provided by a Chinese partner institution.
The opportunity specifically targeted projects built on an existing partnership with a Chinese institution. Applicants were asked to propose either (1) creating an American Cultural Center through that partnership, or (2) delivering comprehensive U.S. culture-related programming using facilities made available by a Chinese partner as needed. In practice, this means PAS was looking for credible, partnership-driven proposals that could operate on the ground in China through a host institution, using that relationship to provide sustained cultural engagement rather than one-off events.
Funding was available as either a cooperative agreement or a grant, indicating that awards could involve varying degrees of U.S. government involvement depending on the project design and oversight needs. The estimated total funding amount was approximately USD 1,000,000, with the intent to make multiple awards. The announcement anticipated around 10 awards, with an award ceiling of USD 100,000 per grant, meaning each individual project proposal needed to fit within that cap and present a feasible plan and budget at that scale. A cost-sharing or matching requirement applied, so applicants were expected to contribute non-federal resources (cash and/or in-kind, depending on the terms) to demonstrate commitment and extend the impact of federal funds.
Eligibility was limited to U.S. postsecondary accredited institutions of higher education (including public, private, and state-controlled institutions) and nonprofit organizations recognized under section 501(c)(3) of the U.S. tax code (other than institutions of higher education). This eligibility framing reflects a preference for organizations with strong academic, educational, cultural, or public programming capacity and the compliance infrastructure needed to manage federal assistance awards.
From an administrative standpoint, the opportunity fell under CFDA 19.700 (U.S. Department of State Assistance) and was categorized under Humanities, with an emphasis consistent with cultural affairs programming. The posting date was July 6, 2011, with an original and final closing date of August 12, 2011, and the opportunity was later archived on September 11, 2011. Organizations that had trouble accessing the full announcement were directed to contact Keith Lommel, Assistant Cultural Affairs Officer at the U.S. Embassy in Beijing, with a listed phone number for electronic access support.
Overall, the grant competition was designed to leverage established U.S.-China institutional partnerships to create visible, ongoing platforms for American cultural engagement in China, backed by modest-to-mid sized awards (up to USD 100,000 each) and reinforced by required cost sharing to broaden reach and sustainability.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled American Cultural Centers and Cultural Programming in the People's Republic of China.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this program?
The Funding Opportunity Number listed is EAPBJ 11 AW 001 EAP 070611.
Which U.S. government office offered this funding opportunity?
It was offered by the Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Embassy in Beijing, under the U.S. Mission to China.
What was the main purpose of the grant?
The core aim was to expand access to American culture and related programming in China by supporting either (1) the establishment of an American Cultural Center or (2) the delivery of robust, ongoing U.S. cultural programming hosted in space provided by a Chinese partner institution.
What types of activities or subject areas did the opportunity emphasize?
The opportunity emphasized cultural and humanities-related public diplomacy activities. It was categorized under Humanities and aligned with U.S. cultural affairs programming.
What kinds of project approaches were applicants asked to propose?
Applicants were asked to propose one of two approaches built on an existing partnership with a Chinese institution:
- Option 1: Create an American Cultural Center through that partnership.
- Option 2: Deliver comprehensive U.S. culture-related programming using facilities made available by the Chinese partner as needed.
Was an existing partnership with a Chinese institution required?
Yes. The opportunity specifically targeted projects that were built on an existing partnership with a Chinese institution, with programming delivered through a host institution in China.
What does it mean that programming would be hosted in space provided by a Chinese partner institution?
It means PAS expected projects to operate on the ground in China through a Chinese host institution that would provide facilities for an American Cultural Center and/or for cultural programming activities, as needed.
Was this intended to fund one-off events or sustained programming?
The description indicates a preference for sustained cultural engagement and credible, partnership-driven proposals rather than isolated, one-time events.
Was this a competitive funding opportunity?
Yes. It was structured as an open, discretionary competition for U.S.-based organizations.
What award instrument(s) were available under this opportunity?
Funding was available as either a cooperative agreement or a grant. This indicates awards could involve different levels of U.S. government involvement depending on the project design and oversight needs.
How much total funding was expected to be available?
The estimated total funding amount was approximately USD 1,000,000.
How many awards did the announcement anticipate?
The announcement anticipated around 10 awards and stated an intent to make multiple awards.
What was the maximum award amount per project?
The award ceiling was USD 100,000 per grant, meaning each project proposal needed to fit within that cap and present a feasible plan and budget at that scale.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. A cost-sharing or matching requirement applied, so applicants were expected to contribute non-federal resources to demonstrate commitment and extend the impact of federal funds.
What forms of cost share were implied by the announcement?
The information provided states cost share could be cash and/or in-kind, depending on the terms of the award.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited to the following U.S. entities:
- U.S. postsecondary accredited institutions of higher education (including public, private, and state-controlled institutions)
- Nonprofit organizations recognized under section 501(c)(3) of the U.S. tax code (other than institutions of higher education)
Were applicants required to be U.S.-based?
Yes. The competition was described as being for U.S.-based organizations.
What CFDA number was associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity fell under CFDA 19.700 (U.S. Department of State Assistance).
When was the opportunity posted?
The posting date was July 6, 2011.
What was the application deadline?
The original and final closing date was August 12, 2011.
Was the opportunity later archived?
Yes. The opportunity was later archived on September 11, 2011.
What was the geographic focus of the funded activities?
The funded activities were intended to take place in the People's Republic of China, leveraging Chinese partner institutions to host an American Cultural Center and/or cultural programming.
What kinds of organizations did this eligibility structure seem designed to attract?
Based on the eligibility language, it was designed to attract organizations with academic, educational, cultural, or public programming capacity and with the compliance infrastructure needed to manage federal assistance awards.
Who could be contacted for help accessing the full announcement?
Organizations that had trouble accessing the full announcement were directed to contact Keith Lommel, Assistant Cultural Affairs Officer at the U.S. Embassy in Beijing, for electronic access support.
What kind of support was the contact person associated with?
The contact information was provided specifically for electronic access support related to accessing the full announcement.
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