Opportunity Information: Apply for S LMAQM 10 RFA 001
Apply for S LMAQM 10 RFA 001
- The Department of State in the arts (see cultural affairs in cfda) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Official U.S. Presentation at 2010 Venice Biennale of Architecture, Venice, Italy" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 00.000 Not Elsewhere Classified.
- This funding opportunity was created on Dec 8, 2009 and posted on Dec 1, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 5, 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 $100,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- 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.
- Eligibility is limited to not for profit organizations subject to 501 (c) (3) of the tax code. Eligible applicants are curators at U.S. non profit organizations including museums, galleries, visual and design arts centers and schools of design and architecture. Independent curators wishing to apply must seek affiliation with a non profit institution to take on the responsibility of fiscal management for the project. Participating curators and proposed designers must be U.S. citizens or have permanent resident status in the U.S. Architects/artists/designers whose work is proposed for representation must be U.S. citizens.
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Opportunity Summary:
This grant opportunity is an open, competitive Request for Proposals from the U.S. Department of State, Cultural Division (ECA/PE/C/CU), to select and support one U.S. nonprofit organization to organize the official United States presentation at the 2010 Venice Biennale of Architecture in Venice, Italy. The Biennale is the 12th International Architecture Exhibition and runs from August 29 through November 21, 2010, with a three-day preview and inauguration period scheduled for August 26 to 28, 2010. The central goal is to mount a strong national representation that showcases leading ideas in contemporary architecture and planning, aligning with the Biennale format where countries present curated exhibitions to an international audience of professionals, press, and the public.
Pending the availability of funds, the Department of State anticipates awarding a single grant of up to $100,000 to cover essentially all core exhibition costs. The funding is intended to support end-to-end delivery of the U.S. presentation, including concept development and preparation, curator and key participant travel, fabrication and production, installation, and shipping at the conclusion of the Biennale (either return shipping or onward shipment to another venue). There is no cost sharing or matching requirement listed, meaning applicants are not required to bring outside matching funds as a condition of eligibility, although proposals may still include partner support or supplemental resources if relevant.
Operational support for the U.S. Pavilion in Venice is also addressed: the Peggy Guggenheim Collection will provide staffing, maintenance, and operations of the U.S. Pavilion during installation and for roughly a two-month period during the exhibition. Separate from the main exhibition grant, public programs associated with the presentation may be supported through additional funding in cooperation with the U.S. Embassy in Rome. If those public program funds are made available, they would be provided directly to the Embassy rather than routed through the grantee, which implies applicants should plan for coordination with the Embassy on programmatic elements such as talks, panels, openings, or outreach events.
Eligibility is limited to U.S.-based nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status (specifically excluding institutions of higher education under the stated eligibility category). The opportunity is aimed at curators working within qualifying U.S. nonprofit institutions such as museums, galleries, visual and design arts centers, and schools of design and architecture. Independent curators are not barred, but they must apply through an affiliated nonprofit institution that will take responsibility for fiscal management and grant administration. The personnel and content eligibility rules are also specific: participating curators and proposed designers must be U.S. citizens or U.S. permanent residents, and any architects, artists, or designers whose work is presented as the U.S. representation must be U.S. citizens.
The program sits under the Department of State and is authorized under the Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange Act of 1961 (the Fulbright-Hays Act). In practical terms, that frames the exhibition as a tool of cultural diplomacy: the U.S. presentation is expected to advance mutual understanding, demonstrate U.S. cultural and educational achievements, and strengthen international ties through a high-visibility international platform. While the announcement does not spell out judging criteria in the excerpt provided, the statutory purpose signals that proposals should not only be strong artistically and curatorially, but also communicate clearly to international audiences and contribute to constructive cultural exchange.
Key administrative details include a discretionary grant funding instrument, one expected award, an estimated total funding level of $100,000, and a posting date of December 1, 2009. The application deadline is February 5, 2010 (with the archive date listed as March 7, 2010). The funding opportunity number is S-LMAQM-10-RFA-001. Applicants needing help accessing the full announcement are directed to contact Veronica Thompson, Grants Management Specialist, at 703-875-6064.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this grant opportunity for?
This is an open, competitive Request for Proposals (RFP) from the U.S. Department of State, Cultural Division (ECA/PE/C/CU), to select and support one U.S. nonprofit organization to organize the official United States presentation at the 2010 Venice Biennale of Architecture in Venice, Italy.
Which event does this funding support?
The funding supports the official U.S. presentation at the 12th International Architecture Exhibition (Venice Biennale of Architecture) in 2010.
When does the 2010 Venice Biennale of Architecture take place?
The exhibition runs from August 29 through November 21, 2010.
Is there a preview or inauguration period?
Yes. A three-day preview and inauguration period is scheduled for August 26 to 28, 2010.
How many awards does the Department of State expect to make?
Pending the availability of funds, the Department of State anticipates making a single award.
What is the maximum award amount?
The Department of State anticipates awarding up to $100,000.
What is the estimated total funding level for this opportunity?
The estimated total funding level is $100,000.
Is funding guaranteed?
No. The anticipated award is stated as pending the availability of funds.
What types of costs can the grant cover?
The funding is intended to cover essentially all core exhibition costs for end-to-end delivery of the U.S. presentation. This includes concept development and preparation, curator and key participant travel, fabrication and production, installation, and shipping at the conclusion of the Biennale (either return shipping or onward shipment to another venue).
Does the grant cover travel?
Yes. The funding is intended to support curator and key participant travel as part of delivering the exhibition.
Does the grant cover fabrication, production, and installation?
Yes. Fabrication and production, as well as installation, are explicitly included among the intended core exhibition costs.
Does the grant cover shipping?
Yes. The funding includes shipping at the conclusion of the Biennale, either return shipping or onward shipment to another venue.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement listed, meaning applicants are not required to bring outside matching funds as a condition of eligibility.
Can proposals still include partner support or supplemental resources?
Yes. Although matching is not required, proposals may include partner support or supplemental resources if relevant.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to U.S.-based nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status.
Are institutions of higher education eligible?
No. Institutions of higher education are specifically excluded under the stated eligibility category.
What types of organizations are the intended applicants?
The opportunity is aimed at curators working within qualifying U.S. nonprofit institutions such as museums, galleries, visual and design arts centers, and schools of design and architecture.
Can an independent curator apply?
Independent curators are not barred, but they must apply through an affiliated U.S. nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that will be responsible for fiscal management and grant administration.
Who must manage the grant if an independent curator is involved?
An affiliated U.S. nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization must take responsibility for fiscal management and grant administration.
Are there citizenship or residency requirements for curators and designers?
Yes. Participating curators and proposed designers must be U.S. citizens or U.S. permanent residents.
Are there citizenship requirements for the architects, artists, or designers whose work is presented?
Yes. Any architects, artists, or designers whose work is presented as the U.S. representation must be U.S. citizens.
What is the main goal of the U.S. presentation?
The central goal is to mount a strong national representation that showcases leading ideas in contemporary architecture and planning, consistent with the Biennale format where countries present curated exhibitions to an international audience of professionals, press, and the public.
How does this opportunity relate to cultural diplomacy?
The program is authorized under the Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange Act of 1961 (the Fulbright-Hays Act), framing the exhibition as a tool of cultural diplomacy intended to advance mutual understanding, demonstrate U.S. cultural and educational achievements, and strengthen international ties.
Who provides operational support for the U.S. Pavilion in Venice?
The Peggy Guggenheim Collection will provide staffing, maintenance, and operations of the U.S. Pavilion during installation and for roughly a two-month period during the exhibition.
How long will the Peggy Guggenheim Collection provide operations support?
They will provide support during installation and for approximately two months during the exhibition.
Are public programs supported through this grant?
Public programs associated with the presentation may be supported through additional funding in cooperation with the U.S. Embassy in Rome, separate from the main exhibition grant.
If public program funds are available, do they go to the grantee?
No. If public program funds are made available, they would be provided directly to the U.S. Embassy in Rome rather than routed through the grantee.
What does the public program funding structure imply for applicants?
Applicants should plan for coordination with the U.S. Embassy in Rome on programmatic elements such as talks, panels, openings, or outreach events, because any additional public program funding would be managed through the Embassy.
What type of funding instrument is this?
This opportunity uses a discretionary grant funding instrument.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is S-LMAQM-10-RFA-001.
When was this opportunity posted?
The posting date is December 1, 2009.
What is the application deadline?
The application deadline is February 5, 2010.
What is the archive date?
The archive date is March 7, 2010.
Who can applicants contact for help accessing the full announcement?
Applicants needing help accessing the full announcement are directed to contact Veronica Thompson, Grants Management Specialist, at 703-875-6064.
Which Department of State office is listed for this opportunity?
The opportunity is issued by the U.S. Department of State, Cultural Division (ECA/PE/C/CU).
Where will the supported project be presented?
The official U.S. presentation will be mounted at the U.S. Pavilion in Venice, Italy, as part of the 2010 Venice Biennale of Architecture.
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