Opportunity Information: Apply for EAPBJ 13 GR 001 EAP 011513
Apply for EAPBJ 13 GR 001 EAP 011513
- The U.S. Mission to China in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "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): 19.040 Public Diplomacy Programs.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jan 17, 2013 and posted on Jan 17, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 25, 2013. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $200,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $50,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 30 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education 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 Individuals.
- Organizations legally established in the Peoples Republic of China are also eligible to apply.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Cultural Programming in the Peoples Republic of China grant opportunity was issued by the Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Embassy in Beijing as a discretionary, competitive Request for Applications focused on public diplomacy. Its core purpose is to support cultural exchange programs that bring elements of U.S. culture and the arts to Chinese audiences, creating direct exposure to American cultural life through performances, exhibitions, workshops, talks, residencies, tours, or other arts and culture programming that fits the embassy's public diplomacy goals. In practical terms, the program is designed to fund projects that help Chinese participants experience U.S. artistic practices, cultural traditions, and contemporary creative work, ideally in ways that promote mutual understanding and people-to-people engagement.
Funding for the competition was capped at an estimated total of USD 200,000, with the embassy expecting to make multiple awards. Individual grant amounts were set with a ceiling of USD 50,000 and a floor of USD 5,000, meaning applicants could propose smaller pilot efforts or more robust programs as long as they stayed within those boundaries. The announcement also notes an expectation of multiple grants (listed as 30 expected awards), which suggests the embassy intended to spread support across several smaller cultural initiatives rather than fund only a handful of large projects, though actual award counts would ultimately depend on proposal quality, program fit, and available funds.
Eligibility was intentionally broad to attract a range of cultural and educational implementers. Eligible applicants included U.S. individuals, U.S. educational institutions (including public and state-controlled institutions of higher education), and U.S. nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status. Importantly, the competition was also open to organizations that are legally established in the Peoples Republic of China, allowing locally based cultural institutions, arts organizations, or other qualified entities in China to apply directly, provided they meet the legal establishment requirement. The funding instrument type is a grant, and the program is tied to CFDA 19.040 (Public Diplomacy Programs), aligning it with State Department-supported exchange and outreach activities.
A cost-sharing or matching requirement applied, meaning applicants were expected to contribute resources toward the project budget rather than rely entirely on U.S. government funds. While the summary information does not specify the percentage or acceptable forms of match, in similar public diplomacy grants cost share can include cash contributions, third-party support, in-kind services, donated venues, volunteer time, or partner-provided materials, as long as they are allowable and properly documented. Applicants would typically need to explain clearly how matching support strengthens feasibility, expands reach, or improves program sustainability.
Key administrative dates show the opportunity was posted and created on January 17, 2013, with an application deadline (original and current closing date) of February 25, 2013. The opportunity was archived on March 27, 2013. Applicants needing the full announcement were directed to the U.S. Embassy Beijing website, and the embassy provided a Public Affairs Section cultural grants contact email for assistance, particularly for those who had trouble accessing the full solicitation electronically.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Cultural Programming in the People's Republic of China grant opportunity?
This opportunity is a discretionary, competitive Request for Applications issued by the Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Embassy in Beijing. It is a public diplomacy grant focused on supporting cultural exchange programs that bring elements of U.S. culture and the arts to audiences in China.
What is the main goal of this grant program?
The core purpose is to create direct exposure to American cultural life for Chinese audiences and participants through arts and culture programming. The program is intended to support activities that promote mutual understanding and people-to-people engagement.
What kinds of projects or activities does the grant support?
The opportunity supports a wide range of arts and culture programming, including performances, exhibitions, workshops, talks, residencies, tours, and other cultural programming that aligns with the U.S. Embassy's public diplomacy goals.
Who is offering this funding?
The funding is offered by the Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Embassy in Beijing.
Is this a competitive grant or a non-competitive award?
It is described as a discretionary, competitive Request for Applications, meaning proposals compete based on quality, fit with program goals, and available funding.
What is the total amount of funding available for this competition?
The competition had an estimated total funding cap of USD 200,000, with the expectation that multiple awards would be made.
How many awards were expected?
The announcement lists an expectation of multiple grants and notes 30 expected awards, indicating an intent to support several cultural initiatives rather than only a small number of large projects. Actual award numbers could vary based on proposal quality, program fit, and available funds.
What is the minimum and maximum grant amount I can request?
Applicants could request between USD 5,000 (floor) and USD 50,000 (ceiling) per grant.
Can applicants propose a small pilot project?
Yes. Because the minimum request amount is USD 5,000, the opportunity allows smaller pilot efforts as long as the proposal remains within the stated funding range and aligns with public diplomacy goals.
Can applicants propose a larger, more robust program?
Yes. Applicants can propose more robust programs up to the USD 50,000 ceiling, provided the project fits the program purpose and requirements.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad. Eligible applicants include U.S. individuals, U.S. educational institutions (including public and state-controlled institutions of higher education), and U.S. nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status. The competition is also open to organizations legally established in the People's Republic of China.
Are U.S. individuals eligible to apply, or is it only for organizations?
U.S. individuals are explicitly listed as eligible applicants.
Are U.S. universities and colleges eligible?
Yes. U.S. educational institutions, including public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, are listed as eligible.
Are U.S. nonprofit organizations eligible?
Yes. U.S. nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status are listed as eligible.
Can organizations based in China apply directly?
Yes. The opportunity is open to organizations that are legally established in the People's Republic of China, allowing locally based cultural institutions, arts organizations, or other qualified entities in China to apply directly if they meet the legal establishment requirement.
What type of funding instrument is used?
The funding instrument type is a grant.
Is there a cost-sharing or matching requirement?
Yes. The opportunity states that a cost-sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning applicants are expected to contribute resources toward the project rather than rely entirely on U.S. government funds.
Does the opportunity specify the required cost-share percentage?
No. The summary information provided does not specify a required percentage or detailed rules for the match.
What kinds of contributions could count toward cost share or match?
The summary does not list specific allowable match categories, but it notes that in similar public diplomacy grants, match can include cash contributions, third-party support, in-kind services, donated venues, volunteer time, or partner-provided materials, as long as they are allowable and properly documented.
How should applicants describe cost sharing in their proposal?
Applicants would typically need to explain how matching support strengthens the project's feasibility, expands reach, or improves sustainability, and provide a clear description of the matching resources included in the budget.
What is the CFDA number associated with this grant?
The program is tied to CFDA 19.040 (Public Diplomacy Programs).
What does CFDA 19.040 indicate about the program?
It aligns the opportunity with State Department-supported public diplomacy, exchange, and outreach activities.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted (and created) on January 17, 2013.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline (original and current closing date) was February 25, 2013.
Is this opportunity still open?
No. The opportunity was archived on March 27, 2013.
Where could applicants find the full announcement?
Applicants were directed to the U.S. Embassy Beijing website to access the full announcement.
What if someone had trouble accessing the full solicitation electronically?
The U.S. Embassy Beijing provided a Public Affairs Section cultural grants contact email for assistance, particularly for applicants who had trouble accessing the full solicitation electronically.
What kinds of audiences and participants is the program meant to reach?
The program is designed to bring U.S. culture and the arts to Chinese audiences and participants, enabling direct exposure to American artistic practices, cultural traditions, and contemporary creative work.
How does the embassy describe the intended impact of supported projects?
The opportunity emphasizes mutual understanding and people-to-people engagement, with projects that help Chinese participants experience U.S. cultural life in direct and meaningful ways.
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