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- 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 "Cultural Visitors Program" 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 23, 2010 and posted on Apr 23, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 20, 2010. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $500,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $500,000.00 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) Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
- Please see full announcement.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Cultural Visitors Program is a U.S. Department of State grant opportunity run through the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), specifically supporting the Office of Citizen Exchanges within the Cultural Programs Division. The purpose of the award is to fund and partner with a single organization that can help design and implement short-term, high-visibility cultural exchange activities in the United States during calendar years 2010, 2011, and 2012. The program is built around bringing approximately 60 international visitors from countries worldwide to participate in targeted initiatives and projects that encourage direct interaction with American counterparts. The visiting participants are expected to include a mix of artists, arts professionals, and youth who have a strong interest in the arts, with programming shaped to create meaningful professional and peer-to-peer engagement rather than purely ceremonial visits.
This opportunity is offered as a cooperative agreement, meaning the Department of State anticipates substantial involvement in the project’s execution rather than simply providing funds and stepping back. The selected organization is expected to have a strong Washington, DC presence, which signals that the work likely requires frequent coordination with ECA, easy access to federal partners, and the ability to organize timely, high-profile programming and meetings. While the announcement summary does not list specific activities, the framing suggests responsibilities typically include planning visitor itineraries, arranging meetings and cultural/professional engagements, coordinating logistics and stakeholder participation, and ensuring the exchanges align with U.S. public diplomacy goals by fostering sustained relationships and mutual understanding through the arts.
Funding for the program is estimated at $500,000 total, with an award ceiling of $500,000 and only one expected award. The opportunity falls under CFDA 19.415, Professional and Cultural Exchange Programs (Citizen Exchanges). Cost sharing or matching is required, so applicants should be prepared to contribute non-federal resources, which can often include cash and allowable in-kind support depending on the full announcement’s rules. The posting date was April 23, 2010, with an application deadline of May 20, 2010, and the opportunity was archived on May 21, 2010.
Eligibility is open to certain types of U.S.-based organizations, including nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status, private institutions of higher education, and public or state-controlled institutions of higher education. The listing also indicates “Others” may be eligible, but directs applicants to the full announcement for precise eligibility conditions and any additional requirements. Because this is a cooperative agreement supporting international visitor exchange programming, applicants generally need to demonstrate organizational capacity in cultural exchange implementation, strong program management systems, experience with international delegations, and the ability to deliver programming that is both impactful and compliant with federal assistance and reporting standards.
For applicants needing the complete announcement or having access issues, the listed program contact is Hans Posey, Program Specialist, reachable at poseyhe@state.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Cultural Visitors Program (U.S. Department of State, ECA)
What is the Cultural Visitors Program grant opportunity?
The Cultural Visitors Program is a U.S. Department of State funding opportunity administered by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA). It supports the Office of Citizen Exchanges within the Cultural Programs Division to carry out short-term, high-visibility cultural exchange activities in the United States.
Which Department of State office is associated with this opportunity?
This opportunity is run through ECA, specifically supporting the Office of Citizen Exchanges within the Cultural Programs Division.
What is the main purpose of the award?
The purpose is to fund and partner with a single organization to help design and implement cultural exchange activities in the United States during calendar years 2010, 2011, and 2012.
How many awards are expected?
Only one award is expected under this opportunity.
What type of federal award is this (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
This opportunity is offered as a cooperative agreement. That means the Department of State anticipates substantial involvement in executing the project, rather than providing funding with minimal federal participation.
What does "substantial involvement" imply for the selected organization?
Based on the cooperative agreement structure described, the Department of State is expected to be actively involved in project execution. This typically implies frequent coordination and alignment with federal goals and priorities throughout implementation.
What is the total estimated funding amount?
The estimated total funding is $500,000.
What is the award ceiling?
The award ceiling is $500,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. Cost sharing or matching is required, so applicants should plan to contribute non-federal resources. The summary notes this may include cash and allowable in-kind support, depending on the full announcement's rules.
Who are the intended participants in the exchange activities?
The program is built around bringing approximately 60 international visitors from countries worldwide to the United States.
What kinds of visitors are expected to participate?
The visiting participants are expected to include a mix of artists, arts professionals, and youth who have a strong interest in the arts.
What is the program trying to achieve through these visits?
The program aims to encourage direct interaction with American counterparts through targeted initiatives and projects, creating meaningful professional and peer-to-peer engagement rather than purely ceremonial visits.
Where do the activities take place?
The exchange activities are described as taking place in the United States.
What years does the programming cover?
The activities are planned for calendar years 2010, 2011, and 2012.
What kinds of activities might the selected organization be responsible for?
While the summary does not list specific activities, it suggests responsibilities commonly associated with international visitor exchange programming. These may include planning visitor itineraries, arranging meetings and cultural/professional engagements, coordinating logistics and stakeholder participation, and ensuring the exchanges align with U.S. public diplomacy goals.
Why does the opportunity emphasize having a strong Washington, DC presence?
The selected organization is expected to have a strong Washington, DC presence, which suggests the work may require frequent coordination with ECA, access to federal partners, and the ability to organize timely, high-profile programming and meetings.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The opportunity falls under CFDA 19.415, Professional and Cultural Exchange Programs (Citizen Exchanges).
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is open to certain U.S.-based organizations, including nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status, private institutions of higher education, and public or state-controlled institutions of higher education. The listing also notes that "Others" may be eligible, and applicants are directed to the full announcement for precise conditions.
Are there eligibility details not covered in the summary?
Yes. The summary indicates that "Others" may be eligible but directs applicants to the full announcement for exact eligibility requirements and any additional conditions.
What capacity or experience is implied for a competitive applicant?
Because this is a cooperative agreement supporting international visitor exchange programming, applicants generally need to demonstrate capacity for cultural exchange implementation, strong program management systems, experience working with international delegations, and the ability to meet federal assistance compliance and reporting expectations.
When was this opportunity posted?
The posting date was April 23, 2010.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was May 20, 2010.
Is this opportunity still open?
No. The opportunity was archived on May 21, 2010.
Who can applicants contact for the complete announcement or access issues?
The listed program contact is Hans Posey, Program Specialist. The email provided is poseyhe@state.gov.
Does the summary include detailed instructions on how to apply?
No. The information provided summarizes the opportunity but does not include full application instructions. Applicants are directed to the complete announcement for full details.
Does the summary specify the exact exchange itinerary or required events?
No. The summary does not list specific required activities or an exact itinerary; it describes the overall goals and likely responsibilities at a high level.
What makes the visits "high-visibility" according to the summary?
The summary characterizes the activities as short-term and high-visibility and suggests the organization will need the ability to arrange timely, high-profile programming and meetings, but it does not provide a specific definition beyond that framing.
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