Opportunity Information: Apply for ECA ECAPEC 14 053
Apply for ECA ECAPEC 14 053
- 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 "FY 2014 Creative Arts Exchanges" 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 16, 2014 and posted on Apr 16, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 29, 2014 No Explanation. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $4,300,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private 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.
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Opportunity Summary:
The FY 2014 Creative Arts Exchanges (CAE) opportunity is a U.S. Department of State grant competition run through the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), specifically the Cultural Programs Division within the Office of Citizen Exchanges. The basic idea is to use the arts as a practical tool of cultural diplomacy: bringing Americans and international participants together through hands-on, people-to-people exchanges that build relationships, encourage professional collaboration, and support U.S. foreign policy objectives. The program description emphasizes that cultural diplomacy helps deepen cross-cultural understanding and creates additional channels for dialogue, which is why ECA is investing in artistic collaboration and professional development as a structured form of international engagement.
This competition funds three separate projects, and ECA planned to make one award per project theme. The funding instrument is a Cooperative Agreement, which typically means the government expects to have substantial involvement in the program during implementation (more active partnership than a standard grant). Collectively, the total possible funding across the three awards reaches up to $4.3 million, with the individual project awards tied to the themes listed in the announcement.
The three funded themes are well-established cultural exchange brands under ECA. American Music Abroad is funded up to $1,500,000 and centers on music-focused exchanges that connect U.S. artists with overseas audiences and counterparts, usually through performances, workshops, outreach, and collaborative activities. American Film Showcase is also funded up to $1,500,000 and supports film-related exchanges that typically involve screenings, filmmaker engagements, and professional or educational programming aimed at fostering discussion and mutual understanding through cinema. DanceMotion USA is funded up to $1,300,000 and supports dance-driven exchanges, generally pairing performances with residencies, workshops, and community engagement to create direct, collaborative interaction between U.S. dancers/choreographers and international participants. Across all three themes, the consistent purpose is to build sustained partnerships and create meaningful professional and community-level interaction, not just one-off cultural presentations.
The opportunity is categorized as discretionary funding and falls under CFDA number 19.415 (Professional and Cultural Exchange Programs - Citizen Exchanges). A cost-sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning applicants were expected to contribute non-federal resources to support the project (the notice does not specify details in the excerpt provided, but it clearly indicates that matching is required). Eligible applicants include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding universities when they are not the applicant category). The excerpt does not provide additional eligibility restrictions beyond those categories.
Key administrative details include the Funding Opportunity Number ECA-ECAPEC-14-053 and the title FY 2014 Creative Arts Exchanges. The opportunity was posted on April 16, 2014, and the application closing date was May 29, 2014, with an archive date of June 28, 2014. The award floor is listed as $1,300,000 (which aligns with the DanceMotion USA theme) and the award ceiling is $4,300,000 (reflecting the combined maximum across all three awards). For applicants needing assistance accessing the announcement, the notice directs them to the Grants.gov Contact Center (1-800-518-4726, support@grants.gov), which operates 24/7 except federal holidays.
FY 2014 Creative Arts Exchanges (CAE) - FAQs
What is the FY 2014 Creative Arts Exchanges (CAE) opportunity?
FY 2014 Creative Arts Exchanges (CAE) is a U.S. Department of State grant competition run through the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), within the Cultural Programs Division of the Office of Citizen Exchanges. It supports arts-based international exchange programs designed to bring Americans and international participants together through hands-on, people-to-people engagement.
What is the purpose of this funding opportunity?
The program uses the arts as a practical tool of cultural diplomacy. Its purpose is to deepen cross-cultural understanding, build relationships, create channels for dialogue, encourage professional collaboration, and support U.S. foreign policy objectives through structured artistic collaboration and professional development exchanges.
Which ECA office manages this opportunity?
The opportunity is administered by ECA, specifically the Cultural Programs Division within the Office of Citizen Exchanges.
Is this a grant or another type of funding instrument?
The funding instrument is a Cooperative Agreement. This generally indicates substantial U.S. government involvement during program implementation, reflecting an active partnership rather than a more hands-off standard grant.
How many awards are expected under this competition?
The competition funds three separate projects, and ECA planned to make one award per project theme (three awards total).
What are the project themes funded under CAE?
The three themes are established ECA cultural exchange programs:
- American Music Abroad
- American Film Showcase
- DanceMotion USA
What kinds of activities are supported under American Music Abroad?
American Music Abroad focuses on music exchanges connecting U.S. artists with overseas audiences and counterparts, typically through performances, workshops, outreach, and collaborative activities.
What kinds of activities are supported under American Film Showcase?
American Film Showcase supports film exchanges typically involving screenings, filmmaker engagements, and professional or educational programming that uses cinema to foster discussion and mutual understanding.
What kinds of activities are supported under DanceMotion USA?
DanceMotion USA supports dance-driven exchanges that generally combine performances with residencies, workshops, and community engagement to create direct, collaborative interaction between U.S. dancers/choreographers and international participants.
Does the program emphasize one-time performances or ongoing engagement?
Across all three themes, the stated purpose emphasizes sustained partnerships and meaningful professional and community-level interaction, rather than one-off cultural presentations.
What is the total funding available for this opportunity?
The total possible funding across the three awards is up to $4.3 million (collectively across all project themes).
What is the maximum funding level for each theme?
- American Music Abroad: up to $1,500,000
- American Film Showcase: up to $1,500,000
- DanceMotion USA: up to $1,300,000
What is the award floor and award ceiling listed in the notice?
The award floor is $1,300,000 and the award ceiling is $4,300,000. The floor aligns with the DanceMotion USA theme maximum. The ceiling reflects the combined maximum across all three awards.
Is this opportunity discretionary or formula funding?
This opportunity is categorized as discretionary funding.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The CFDA number is 19.415 (Professional and Cultural Exchange Programs - Citizen Exchanges).
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. A cost-sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning applicants were expected to contribute non-federal resources to support the project. The excerpt provided does not include the specific cost-share amount or percentage, but it clearly indicates that matching is required.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include:
- Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status
The excerpt does not provide additional eligibility restrictions beyond these categories.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is ECA-ECAPEC-14-053.
What is the official title of the opportunity?
The official title is FY 2014 Creative Arts Exchanges.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on April 16, 2014.
What was the application closing date?
The application closing date was May 29, 2014.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was June 28, 2014.
Where can applicants get help accessing the announcement?
Applicants needing assistance accessing the announcement were directed to the Grants.gov Contact Center at 1-800-518-4726 or support@grants.gov. The Contact Center operates 24/7 except federal holidays.
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