Opportunity Information: Apply for ECA ECALMAQM 14 002
Apply for ECA ECALMAQM 14 002
- The Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs in the arts (see cultural affairs in cfda) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Official U.S. Presentation at the 56th International Art Exhibition, Venice, Italy, June through November, 2015" 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 Oct 10, 2013 and posted on Aug 5, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Oct 11, 2013 No Explanation. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $250,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $250,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
This grant opportunity, titled "Official U.S. Presentation at the 56th International Art Exhibition, Venice, Italy, June through November, 2015," was a discretionary federal funding competition run by the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA). The purpose was to select one U.S.-based organization to plan and organize the official United States presentation at the 56th International Art Exhibition in Venice, commonly associated with the Venice Biennale, taking place from June through November 2015. In practical terms, the selected grantee would be responsible for proposing and delivering the artistic presentation that would represent the United States in this major international visual arts context, along with the coordination and programmatic work needed to bring that presentation to life in Venice.
The opportunity was structured as a single grant award, with an estimated total funding amount of $250,000. The funding floor and ceiling were both set at $250,000, indicating that the agency expected to make exactly one award at that fixed amount rather than a range of possible award sizes. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement listed, meaning applicants were not required to contribute a specific non-federal match to be eligible, although applicants could still choose to leverage additional resources if their proposed project required it.
Eligibility focused on U.S. entities with the capacity to carry out a significant international arts project. Eligible applicants included U.S. nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status, public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, and private institutions of higher education. The description also explicitly referenced U.S.-based nonprofits such as museums, galleries, visual arts centers, and schools as the types of organizations expected to compete, reflecting the specialized curatorial, administrative, and logistical capabilities typically needed for a high-profile international exhibition presentation.
The program fell under CFDA number 19.415, Professional and Cultural Exchange Programs (Citizen Exchanges), placing it within the State Department's broader portfolio of cultural diplomacy and exchange-oriented activities. While the announcement summary does not list specific required deliverables, the framing makes clear that the central activity category was arts and cultural affairs, and that the selected organization would be expected to organize the official U.S. presentation for the exhibition period in Venice.
Key administrative details include the funding opportunity number (ECA ECALMAQM 14 002) and the timeline: the opportunity was posted on August 5, 2013, and had a closing date of October 11, 2013. The record was later archived on November 10, 2013. For technical issues accessing the full announcement, the listed support channel was the Grants.gov Contact Center (1-800-518-4726) and support@grants.gov, available 24/7 except federal holidays.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Official U.S. Presentation at the 56th International Art Exhibition, Venice, Italy, June through November, 2015."
Which federal agency ran this funding competition?
This was a discretionary federal funding competition run by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA).
What is the purpose of the grant?
The purpose was to select one U.S.-based organization to plan and organize the official United States presentation at the 56th International Art Exhibition in Venice (commonly associated with the Venice Biennale) taking place from June through November 2015.
How many awards were expected to be made?
The opportunity was structured as a single grant award, meaning the agency expected to select one organization.
What was the total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount was $250,000.
Was there a funding range (minimum/maximum award size)?
No. The funding floor and ceiling were both $250,000, indicating a fixed award amount rather than a range.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement was listed. Applicants were not required to contribute a specific non-federal match to be eligible.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants included U.S. nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status, public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, and private institutions of higher education.
What kinds of organizations did the announcement suggest were likely applicants?
The description explicitly referenced U.S.-based nonprofits such as museums, galleries, visual arts centers, and schools as the types of organizations expected to compete.
What type of work was the selected grantee expected to do?
In practical terms, the selected grantee would be responsible for proposing and delivering the artistic presentation representing the United States, along with the coordination and programmatic work needed to implement the presentation in Venice during the exhibition period.
What was the main program area or activity category?
The central activity category was arts and cultural affairs, positioned within the State Department's cultural diplomacy and exchange-oriented activities.
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The program fell under CFDA number 19.415, Professional and Cultural Exchange Programs (Citizen Exchanges).
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number was ECA ECALMAQM 14 002.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on August 5, 2013.
What was the application closing date?
The closing date was October 11, 2013.
When was the record archived?
The record was archived on November 10, 2013.
Where was the funded project expected to take place?
The presentation was associated with the 56th International Art Exhibition in Venice, Italy, with the exhibition period running from June through November 2015.
What support contact was provided for technical issues accessing the full announcement?
For technical issues accessing the full announcement, the listed support channel was the Grants.gov Contact Center at 1-800-518-4726 and support@grants.gov.
When was the Grants.gov support channel available?
The Grants.gov Contact Center was listed as available 24/7 except federal holidays.
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