Opportunity Information: Apply for ECA PE C CU 11 46
Apply for ECA PE C CU 11 46
- The Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "American Film Showcase Contemporary Voices in Documentary and Fiction Film" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.415 Professional and Cultural Exchange Programs Citizen Exchanges.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 22, 2011 and posted on Apr 22, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 25, 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 $700,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $700,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education.
- Please see full announcement.
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Opportunity Summary:
The American Film Showcase: Contemporary Voices in Documentary and Fiction Film is a U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) grant opportunity that funds a single organization to run an international film diplomacy and cultural exchange program built around award-winning independent American documentary and narrative (fiction) films. The core purpose is to present current, real-world perspectives on American life and culture, while also encouraging discussion about issues that affect democratic societies more broadly. Rather than functioning only as film screenings, the program is designed as a people-to-people exchange effort where films serve as a starting point for public dialogue, professional learning, and sustained cultural engagement in multiple countries.
Under this cooperative agreement, the selected awardee would be responsible for organizing overseas showcases of these films at high-visibility international venues, including events organized by U.S. Embassies and events supported by U.S. Embassies such as international documentary and feature film festivals. A key element is that the filmmakers and film experts travel internationally in connection with these screenings, so audiences are not just watching films but also meeting the creators and engaging directly through question-and-answer sessions, panel discussions, and other public-facing conversations. This structure supports ECA's broader exchange mission by creating opportunities for dialogue, mutual understanding, and deeper context around the themes presented in the films.
The opportunity places strong emphasis on educational and outreach components, especially for younger and underserved audiences. In addition to presenting films, participating American filmmakers and film experts are expected to conduct or take part in master classes, workshops, lectures, and related activities tailored to local audiences and creative communities. The training is intended to be practical and forward-looking, explicitly including filmmaking workshops and instruction in digital technology, emergent media, and the creative use of social media. In other words, the program is not only showcasing American films; it is also meant to build skills, strengthen local creative networks, and support modern storytelling techniques in the host countries.
The announcement also highlights the value of longer-term engagement beyond one-time events. It anticipates follow-on programming that could include return visits overseas by American filmmakers or reciprocal exchange opportunities such as visits by young foreign filmmakers to the United States. This follow-up component signals that ECA is looking for a program model that can produce ongoing professional relationships and continued collaboration, rather than a stand-alone tour.
Administratively, this is a discretionary funding opportunity using a cooperative agreement, meaning the government expects substantial involvement and coordination during implementation compared to a standard grant. The program is tied to CFDA number 19.415 (Professional and Cultural Exchange Programs - Citizen Exchanges). ECA anticipated making one award with an estimated total funding amount of $700,000, and an award ceiling of $700,000. Cost sharing or matching is required, so applicants would need to contribute non-federal resources as part of the overall project budget. The opportunity was posted April 22, 2011, with a closing date of May 25, 2011, and it was archived May 26, 2011.
Eligibility includes U.S. nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education), as well as public/state-controlled and private institutions of higher education, with additional details referenced in the full announcement. The funding opportunity number is ECA PE C CU 11 46. For access issues or questions about the announcement, the listed program contact is Hans Posey, Program Specialist, at poseyhe@state.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the American Film Showcase: Contemporary Voices in Documentary and Fiction Film grant opportunity?
It is a U.S. Department of State program funded through the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) that supports an international film diplomacy and cultural exchange initiative built around award-winning independent American documentary and narrative (fiction) films.
What is the main purpose of this program?
The core purpose is to present current, real-world perspectives on American life and culture while encouraging discussion about issues that affect democratic societies more broadly. The program is designed as a people-to-people exchange effort where films act as a starting point for public dialogue and sustained cultural engagement.
Is this program only about screening films?
No. The opportunity explicitly emphasizes that this is not just a screening program. It is a cultural exchange model that pairs film presentations with direct engagement, including discussions, professional learning, and outreach activities.
How is the program expected to operate overseas?
The selected awardee would organize overseas showcases of films at high-visibility venues, including events organized by U.S. Embassies and events supported by U.S. Embassies such as international documentary and feature film festivals.
What role do U.S. Embassies play in the program?
Film showcases are expected to take place at events organized by U.S. Embassies and at events supported by U.S. Embassies (for example, international film festivals). This indicates embassy coordination and local support are central to implementation.
Are filmmakers expected to travel as part of the project?
Yes. A key element is that American filmmakers and film experts travel internationally in connection with screenings so audiences can meet the creators and engage directly through Q&A sessions, panels, and other public-facing conversations.
What types of audience engagement activities are expected?
The program description includes question-and-answer sessions, panel discussions, and other dialogue-based public conversations designed to deepen context around film themes and support mutual understanding.
What educational or training components are required?
The opportunity strongly emphasizes educational and outreach components. Participating filmmakers and film experts are expected to conduct or take part in master classes, workshops, lectures, and related activities tailored to local audiences and creative communities.
Does the program prioritize any particular audiences?
Yes. The announcement highlights educational and outreach efforts, especially for younger and underserved audiences.
What kinds of skills or topics should workshops cover?
Training is intended to be practical and forward-looking, explicitly including filmmaking workshops and instruction in digital technology, emergent media, and the creative use of social media.
Is longer-term engagement or follow-on programming expected?
Yes. The announcement anticipates follow-on programming beyond one-time events, such as return visits overseas by American filmmakers or reciprocal exchange opportunities like visits by young foreign filmmakers to the United States.
How many awards does ECA expect to make under this opportunity?
ECA anticipated making one award.
What is the estimated funding amount and award ceiling?
The estimated total funding amount is $700,000, and the award ceiling is also $700,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. Cost sharing or matching is required, meaning applicants must contribute non-federal resources as part of the overall project budget.
What type of funding instrument is used (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
This opportunity uses a cooperative agreement, which means the U.S. government expects substantial involvement and coordination during implementation compared to a standard grant.
Which federal program area does this opportunity fall under?
It is tied to CFDA number 19.415, described as Professional and Cultural Exchange Programs - Citizen Exchanges.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility includes U.S. nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education), as well as public/state-controlled and private institutions of higher education. Additional eligibility details are referenced in the full announcement.
Are institutions of higher education eligible?
Yes. Public/state-controlled and private institutions of higher education are included as eligible applicants. Separately, the nonprofit eligibility category noted in the summary excludes institutions of higher education.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is ECA PE C CU 11 46.
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
It was posted on April 22, 2011, and the closing date was May 25, 2011.
Is this opportunity still open?
No. It was archived on May 26, 2011, after the closing date.
Who is the program contact for questions or access issues?
The listed program contact is Hans Posey, Program Specialist, reachable at poseyhe@state.gov.
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