Opportunity Information: Apply for AFPD 12 AW 002 AF 022712
Apply for AFPD 12 AW 002 AF 022712
- The U.S. Mission to the Democratic Republic of Congo in the arts (see cultural affairs in cfda) humanities (see cultural affairs in cfda) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "DanceMotion USA Organizer in Kinshasa" 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 Feb 27, 2012 and posted on Feb 27, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 9, 2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $25,000.00 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 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility.
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Opportunity Summary:
This grant opportunity, titled "DanceMotion USA Organizer in Kinshasa," was released by the Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo, to find a local organizer to help plan and run a set of cultural events tied to a visiting American dance group. The featured group is the Jazz Tap Ensemble, traveling to the DRC under the U.S. Department of State's DanceMotion USA program, which is part of the broader public diplomacy and cultural exchange work the U.S. government supports overseas. The selected organizer would work in close coordination with the Embassy's Public Affairs Section rather than operating independently, since the award is structured as a cooperative agreement, meaning the Embassy is expected to be actively involved in shaping and overseeing implementation.
The core purpose of the funding is practical and event-focused: the organizer must propose a clear plan to publicize the visit and to deliver programming during the group's stay in Kinshasa from April 10 to April 16, 2012. The Embassy specifically asked for proposals that cover (1) publicity and outreach efforts to attract audiences and participants, (2) the organization and logistics of dance workshops, and (3) planning and execution of one or two large public performances. In other words, the project is not simply about renting a venue or hosting a single show; it is about building a short, concentrated series of public-facing activities that combine performance with hands-on engagement, likely aimed at local dancers, students, arts communities, and the wider public.
From a funding standpoint, the opportunity was posted on February 27, 2012, and had a short application window, closing on March 9, 2012, with an archive date of April 8, 2012. The estimated total funding available was $25,000, with stated award sizes ranging from a $5,000 floor to a $50,000 ceiling, and the Embassy anticipated making one award. There was no cost-sharing or matching requirement, which generally makes the opportunity more accessible to smaller organizations or independent cultural operators that may not have extra cash to contribute. The activity categories were listed under Arts and Humanities, and the CFDA number associated with the program was 19.040 (Public Diplomacy Programs), reflecting that the goal is cultural diplomacy and community engagement rather than commercial entertainment.
Eligibility was listed as unrestricted, meaning it was open to any type of applicant (such as nonprofits, arts organizations, cultural centers, event companies, educational institutions, or other entities), subject to any additional eligibility details that may have been provided in the full announcement. The U.S. Mission to the Democratic Republic of Congo was the issuing agency. For applicants who could not access the full announcement online, the point of contact provided was Austin Richardson, Public Diplomacy Officer, with a Kinshasa phone number listed (00243817152404) and an email reference included in the notice.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): DanceMotion USA Organizer in Kinshasa
What is the "DanceMotion USA Organizer in Kinshasa" grant opportunity?
This is a U.S. government grant opportunity released by the Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy in Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of Congo) to identify and fund a local organizer to plan and run cultural events connected to a visiting American dance group.
Which U.S. government office is issuing this opportunity?
The issuing office is the Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy in Kinshasa. The issuing agency is the U.S. Mission to the Democratic Republic of Congo.
What program is this grant associated with?
The visit is part of DanceMotion USA, a U.S. Department of State program that supports public diplomacy and cultural exchange activities overseas.
Who is the visiting American dance group?
The featured group is the Jazz Tap Ensemble, traveling to the DRC under the DanceMotion USA program.
What is the main purpose of the funding?
The funding is intended to support practical, event-focused work to publicize and deliver a short series of cultural activities in Kinshasa during the visiting group’s stay, combining public performance with hands-on engagement such as workshops.
What activities must the organizer propose and deliver?
The Embassy requested proposals that cover three core areas: (1) publicity and outreach to attract audiences and participants, (2) organization and logistics of dance workshops, and (3) planning and execution of one or two large public performances.
Is this grant only for hosting a single performance?
No. The opportunity description emphasizes a short, concentrated series of public-facing activities that include both performances and workshops, plus publicity and outreach, rather than only renting a venue or holding a single show.
Where will the funded activities take place?
The activities are tied to the visit in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo.
What are the project dates for the visiting group’s stay?
The programming is tied to the group’s stay in Kinshasa from April 10 to April 16, 2012.
What type of award is this (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
The award is structured as a cooperative agreement. That means the organizer is expected to work in close coordination with the Embassy’s Public Affairs Section, with the Embassy actively involved in shaping and overseeing implementation.
Does the organizer operate independently once funded?
No. The description states the organizer would work in close coordination with the Embassy’s Public Affairs Section because it is a cooperative agreement with active Embassy involvement.
How much funding is available under this opportunity?
The notice listed estimated total funding available of $25,000.
What is the expected award size?
The stated award size range was from $5,000 (minimum) up to $50,000 (maximum).
How many awards does the Embassy expect to make?
The Embassy anticipated making one award.
Is cost-sharing or matching required?
No. The notice states there was no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The CFDA number associated with the program was 19.040 (Public Diplomacy Programs).
What activity category does this opportunity fall under?
The activity categories were listed under Arts and Humanities.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility was listed as unrestricted, meaning it was open to any type of applicant (for example, nonprofits, arts organizations, cultural centers, event companies, educational institutions, or other entities), subject to any additional eligibility details that may have been included in the full announcement.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on February 27, 2012.
What was the application deadline?
The closing date listed in the notice was March 9, 2012.
What is the archive date listed for the opportunity?
The archive date listed was April 8, 2012.
What is expected from the organizer regarding outreach and publicity?
The organizer is expected to propose and carry out publicity and outreach efforts specifically aimed at attracting audiences and participants for the DanceMotion USA activities during the visit.
What is expected from the organizer regarding workshops?
The organizer is expected to handle organization and logistics for dance workshops connected to the Jazz Tap Ensemble visit.
What is expected from the organizer regarding public performances?
The organizer is expected to plan and execute one or two large public performances during the group’s stay.
Why is this program considered public diplomacy rather than entertainment?
The notice ties the activity to CFDA 19.040 (Public Diplomacy Programs) and frames the purpose as cultural exchange and community engagement, not commercial entertainment.
Who is the point of contact for questions or for applicants who cannot access the full announcement online?
The point of contact listed was Austin Richardson, Public Diplomacy Officer.
What contact details were provided for the point of contact?
A Kinshasa phone number was listed as 00243817152404, and an email reference was included in the notice.
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