Opportunity Information: Apply for S LMAQM 11 RFGP ECA 001
Apply for S LMAQM 11 RFGP ECA 001
- The OFFICE OF ACQUISITIONS MANAGEMENT in the arts (see cultural affairs in cfda) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Official U.S. Presentation at the 13th International Architecture Exhibition, (2012), Venice, Italy" 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 Jan 24, 2011 and posted on Jan 13, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 15, 2011. (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.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $100,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
- Eligibility is limited to not for profit organizations subject to Section 501(c) (3) of the U.S. tax code. Eligible applicants are curators applying on behalf of 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. Curators submitting applications on behalf of a non profit organization must be U.S. citizens or have permanent resident status in the U.S. Architects/artists/designers whose work is proposed for representation at the Biennale must be U.S. citizens.
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Opportunity Summary:
This grant opportunity is a U.S. Department of State open competition to select and support one U.S. nonprofit organization to organize the official United States presentation at the 13th International Architecture Exhibition (the Venice Architecture Biennale) in Venice, Italy, expected to run from roughly August through the end of November 2012. The program is administered by the Cultural Programs Division (ECA/PE/C/CU) within the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, and it is designed to ensure that the U.S. Pavilion presents work that reflects the highest level of excellence and innovation in American architecture and landscape architecture. Because the Biennale is widely viewed as a premier global platform for contemporary architectural ideas and national representation, proposals are expected to showcase forward-looking, influential work that can stand out in an international context. The schedule includes a three-day preview/inauguration period that takes place immediately before the public opening, and applicants should be prepared to plan around those pre-opening activities even though exact dates were not finalized at the time of the announcement.
The award is a single grant with total funding of up to $100,000, with an award floor and ceiling both listed at $100,000, meaning the intent was to make one fully funded award at that level (pending the availability of funds). The funding can be used to cover essentially all major phases and practical costs associated with mounting the exhibition in Venice, including concept development and preparation, production and installation, travel for the curator(s) and other key participants, and shipping at the end of the Biennale (either returning the exhibition to the U.S. or shipping onward). A significant in-kind support component is also built into the overall project setup: the Peggy Guggenheim Collection in Venice is identified as providing staffing, maintenance, and operational support for the U.S. Pavilion during installation and throughout the roughly three-month exhibition period, reducing the operational burden on the grantee and helping ensure day-to-day continuity on site.
Eligibility is limited to U.S.-based nonprofit organizations, including entities such as museums, galleries, visual and design arts centers, and schools of design and architecture. The announcement specifies that applicants must be nonprofit organizations subject to Section 501(c)(3) of the U.S. tax code, and it also notes a category for nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status; however, the eligibility narrative emphasizes 501(c)(3) status as the core requirement, so prospective applicants would be expected to fall under that umbrella or clarify their status carefully against the full solicitation requirements. Applications are typically driven by a curator proposing the exhibition on behalf of an eligible nonprofit institution. Independent curators are not barred, but they must apply through an affiliated nonprofit organization rather than applying purely as individuals. The curator submitting the application must be a U.S. citizen or a U.S. permanent resident, and any architects, artists, or designers whose work is being presented as part of the U.S. representation must be U.S. citizens, reinforcing the national-representation purpose of the pavilion.
From a competition and project-execution standpoint, the grant is positioned as both artistic and diplomatic in nature: it supports cultural exchange and public-facing representation of American design thinking at a highly visible international venue. While the opportunity is categorized under arts and cultural exchange programming (CFDA 19.415), the practical expectation is a museum-quality, Biennale-caliber exhibition proposal with a clear curatorial rationale, credible production and logistics planning, and the ability to deliver a finished installation in Venice on the Biennale timeline. The program does not require cost sharing or matching funds, which lowers the barrier for eligible nonprofits but also places emphasis on realistic budgeting and strong project management within the $100,000 cap.
Key administrative details include the posting date of January 13, 2011, and an application deadline of April 15, 2011, with the opportunity later archived on May 15, 2011. The funding opportunity number is S-LMAQM-11-RFGP-ECA-001, and only one award was expected. Applicants needing help accessing the full announcement were directed to contact a Grants Management Specialist, with the broader cultural programs information hosted through the Department of State cultural exchanges website.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this grant opportunity for?
This is a U.S. Department of State open competition to select and support one U.S. nonprofit organization to organize the official United States presentation at the 13th International Architecture Exhibition (the Venice Architecture Biennale) in Venice, Italy.
Which event does the grant support?
The grant supports the official U.S. presentation at the 13th International Architecture Exhibition, also known as the Venice Architecture Biennale, hosted in Venice, Italy.
When is the Biennale expected to take place?
The exhibition was expected to run from roughly August through the end of November 2012.
Are there pre-opening activities applicants need to plan for?
Yes. The schedule includes a three-day preview/inauguration period immediately before the public opening. Exact dates were not finalized in the announcement, but applicants were expected to plan around these pre-opening activities.
Which U.S. government office administers the program?
The program is administered by the Cultural Programs Division (ECA/PE/C/CU) within the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, U.S. Department of State.
What is the goal of the program?
The program is designed to ensure the U.S. Pavilion presents work reflecting the highest level of excellence and innovation in American architecture and landscape architecture, in a setting widely viewed as a premier global platform for contemporary architectural ideas and national representation.
How many awards will be made?
Only one award was expected.
What is the total funding amount?
The opportunity provides a single grant with total funding of up to $100,000.
What do the award floor and ceiling mean for this grant?
Both the award floor and award ceiling were listed as $100,000, indicating the intent to make one fully funded award at that level (pending availability of funds).
Is cost sharing or a match required?
No. The program does not require cost sharing or matching funds.
What types of costs can the grant funds cover?
Funds can be used to cover major phases and practical costs of mounting the exhibition in Venice, including concept development and preparation, production and installation, travel for the curator(s) and other key participants, and shipping at the end of the Biennale (either returning the exhibition to the U.S. or shipping onward).
Does the opportunity mention any in-kind support?
Yes. The Peggy Guggenheim Collection in Venice is identified as providing staffing, maintenance, and operational support for the U.S. Pavilion during installation and throughout the roughly three-month exhibition period.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to U.S.-based nonprofit organizations, including museums, galleries, visual and design arts centers, and schools of design and architecture.
Is 501(c)(3) status required?
The announcement specifies applicants must be nonprofit organizations subject to Section 501(c)(3) of the U.S. tax code. It also notes a category for nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status, but the eligibility narrative emphasizes 501(c)(3) as the core requirement, so applicants would be expected to fall under that umbrella or carefully clarify their status against the full solicitation requirements.
Can an individual curator apply directly?
Independent curators are not described as barred, but they must apply through an affiliated eligible nonprofit organization rather than applying purely as individuals.
Who typically drives the application?
Applications are typically driven by a curator proposing the exhibition on behalf of an eligible nonprofit institution.
What are the citizenship or residency requirements for the curator submitting the application?
The curator submitting the application must be a U.S. citizen or a U.S. permanent resident.
Are there citizenship requirements for participating architects, artists, or designers?
Yes. Any architects, artists, or designers whose work is presented as part of the U.S. representation must be U.S. citizens.
What kind of exhibition proposal is expected?
The opportunity calls for a museum-quality, Biennale-caliber exhibition proposal with a clear curatorial rationale, credible production and logistics planning, and the ability to deliver a finished installation in Venice on the Biennale timeline.
Is this grant purely artistic, or does it have a public diplomacy component?
It is positioned as both artistic and diplomatic in nature, supporting cultural exchange and public-facing representation of American design thinking at a highly visible international venue.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The opportunity is categorized under CFDA 19.415.
When was the opportunity posted?
The posting date was January 13, 2011.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was April 15, 2011.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was later archived on May 15, 2011.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is S-LMAQM-11-RFGP-ECA-001.
Who should applicants contact for help accessing the full announcement?
Applicants needing help accessing the full announcement were directed to contact a Grants Management Specialist.
Where is broader program information hosted?
Broader cultural programs information was hosted through the Department of State cultural exchanges website.
Does the announcement indicate where the exhibition will be installed?
Yes. The project concerns the official U.S. Pavilion presentation in Venice, Italy, and the Peggy Guggenheim Collection is identified as providing operational support for the U.S. Pavilion during installation and the exhibition period.
What practical planning expectations are highlighted?
Applicants were expected to budget realistically within the $100,000 cap and demonstrate strong project management, including the ability to handle production, installation, travel coordination, and end-of-Biennale shipping logistics on the required timeline.
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