Federal Arts Grants

This program provides funding for individuals and organizations to create projects that strengthen U.S.-Dutch relations through cultural exchanges, educational initiatives, and collaborative activities, particularly in support of transatlantic security and democracy.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and local governments for a variety of arts projects that engage communities, enhance arts education, and promote health and well-being through the arts.

This grant provides funding for a variety of projects that promote U.S. foreign policy goals and strengthen partnerships between the United States and Oman, targeting nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and individuals engaged in cultural exchange, innovation, and youth engagement.

This program provides financial support to accredited Historically Black Colleges and Universities for the preservation and rehabilitation of their historic campus buildings and structures.

This funding opportunity supports Kuwait-based non-profits, educational institutions, and individuals in creating cultural and educational programs that strengthen ties between the U.S. and Kuwait, with a focus on diversity, inclusion, and shared challenges.

This funding opportunity supports innovative community projects led by alumni of U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs in Tunisia, focusing on civil society, cultural connections, and economic growth.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Native American Tribes, Alaska Native Villages, and nonprofit organizations serving Native Hawaiians to enhance their museum services and cultural preservation efforts.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for Lebanese not-for-profit organizations, private educational institutions, and individuals to create programs that celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence while fostering U.S.-Lebanese cultural exchange and partnership.

This federal grant provides funding to museums and related organizations in the U.S. to develop workforce training programs and recruit future museum professionals, enhancing their capacity to serve communities effectively.

This funding opportunity provides $25,000 to nonprofit organizations and local governments for arts projects that celebrate notable figures in American history as part of the 250th anniversary of American Independence.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and local governments to create arts programs that reach underserved communities, helping to expand access to the arts for those with limited opportunities.

This funding opportunity supports museums and related organizations in the U.S. to develop innovative projects that enhance community engagement, improve collections care, and promote lifelong learning.

The National Endowment for the Arts State Regional Partnership Agreement grants are awarded to the nations 56 state and jurisdictional arts agencies (SAAs), and the six regional arts organizations (RAOs) whose members comprise SAAs. Partnership support is also available to the national service organization for the state arts agencies.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for organizations to create a three-day immersive American cultural experience in Abu Dhabi, showcasing American culture, innovation, and entrepreneurship while strengthening U.S.-UAE relations.

This grant provides funding to Kuwait-based nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and individuals for projects that strengthen U.S.-Kuwait relations and advance U.S. foreign policy priorities in areas such as security, economic prosperity, and cultural engagement.

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE The U.S. Embassy in Ukraine Kyiv Public Diplomacy Section Notice of Funding Opportunity Funding Opportunity Title: Entrepreneurship in Creative Industries. Funding Opportunity Number: PAS-Ukraine-FY24-10. Deadline for Applications: 23:59 EST, July 31, 2024. Assistance Listing Number: 19.040. Total Amount Available: $150,000.00. This notice is subject to funding availability. A. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION The U.S. Embassy in Ukraine of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for Ukrainian and U.S. registered non-profit, non-governmental organizations to submit applications to carry out a program to support entrepreneurship in creative industries. This funding opportunity will help promote business dialogue between the United States and Ukraine and foster innovation to strengthen social sustainable development and economic growth. Priority Region: Ukraine Program Objectives: The U.S. Embassy Kyiv Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) invites Ukrainian and U.S. registered non-profit, non-governmental organizations to apply for funding to support entrepreneurship in creative industries as a dominant social and economic power in the times of crisis. The project should enhance creative business development processes through entrepreneurial approaches, contributing to the overall growth and sustainability of the creative industries. The project should feature U.S. Ukraine collaboration and facilitate networking in creative industries. Applicants are expected to showcase established connections with counterparts in either the U.S. or Ukraine, and to demonstrate active engagement from both sides in the proposed program. It is essential that the program is collaboratively developed and confirmed by both U.S. and Ukrainian counterparts ensuring mutual participation and commitment to the initiative. The proposed project should empower creative industries to adopt entrepreneurial practices through its activities designed to: Foster the development and implementation of collaborative and innovative projects across diverse creative domains, including culinary arts, food and wine. entrepreneurship, urban revitalization, game design, virtual reality, sustainable fashion, and beyond. Promote and increase innovations and leverage technology for advancement in creative industries. Empower representatives from the creative industries with entrepreneurial skills and assist them in developing and implementing effective go-to-market strategies for both financial profitability and social impact within the creative sector. Establish connections between creative industries and business, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration. Facilitate collaboration, networking, and partnerships within and across creative industries in USA and Ukraine. Provide access to domestic and US markets for creative products and services, leading to increased exports and economic growth. Utilize investment opportunities in Ukraine to attract capital, resources, and technology to the country. Funding priorities are: Strengthen U.S.-Ukraine business relations and cultivate a better business environment. Promoting innovation and entrepreneurship in creative industries. Supporting innovation and technological change in creative industries as a comparative advantage in business development. Support entrepreneurship creative industries as a dominant social and economic power. Expanding cultural and business ties between Ukraine and the United States. Collaborative, sustained projects that include innovative elements are preferred, as are projects that target less frequently engaged regions of Ukraine. Applicants must demonstrate their capacity for conducting both in-person and virtual events, providing expertise on innovative and technology topics, reaching youth audiences, and working in a multi-stakeholder environment with Ukrainian and U.S. partners. Applicants must demonstrate how the project drives social cohesion, sustainable development and economic growth, and bring long-term social and economic benefits, especially to local communities. The following types of programs are not eligible for funding: Projects in performing arts, exhibitions, film screenings. Programs related to partisan political activity. Charitable and fundraising activities. Construction. Programs that support religious activities. Lobbying for specific legislation or programs. Scientific research. Programs that duplicate existing programs. Participants and Audiences: The project must be tailored towards Ukrainian audiences, and most project activities supported by the U.S. Embassy grant should take place in Ukraine and incorporate a substantive U.S. component. This program can target youth, entrepreneurs, government, private, and non-profit stakeholders throughout Ukraine and the United States to spur innovation, raise awareness, and ensure sustainability. Taking into consideration current limitations related to bringing Americans to Ukraine, the project can include virtual interaction between participants and stakeholders. B. FEDERAL AWARD INFORMATION Length of performance period: up to twelve months. This timeframe should include time for preparation and wrap-up. Number of awards anticipated: 3-5 awards (dependent on amounts.) Award amounts: awards may range from a minimum of $15,000 to a maximum of $55,000.00. Total available funding: $150,000.00. Type of Funding: FY24 Public Diplomacy Funds. Anticipated start date: projects should start between October 1, 2024, and June 1, 2025. This notice is subject to availability of funding. Funding Instrument Type: Grant, fixed amount award (FAA), or cooperative agreement. Cooperative agreements and some FAAs are different from grants in that bureau/embassy staff are more actively involved in the grant implementation (Substantial Involvement). Examples of substantial involvement may include, but are not limited to: Approving speakers/experts for a program. Approving courses, trainings. Selecting or approving participants. Program Performance Period: Proposed programs should be completed in 12 months or less. The Department of State will entertain applications for continuation grants funded under these awards beyond the initial budget period on a non-competitive basis subject to availability of funds, satisfactory progress of the program, and a determination that continued funding would be in the best interest of the U.S. Department of State. For additional information please see attached NOFO.

The Silicon Carbide (SiC) Packaging Prize, a three-phase competition launched by the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Office of Electricity, aims to accelerate the development of state-of-the-art SiC packaging prototypes. This initiative aligns with the DOE's mission to advance energy technologies and strengthen grid-based applications. The program's core objective is to push the industry beyond its current limitations in semiconductor packaging, specifically targeting the expansion of SiC power module capabilities to handle higher voltage and current. By fostering innovation in SiC packaging, the DOE seeks to enable more efficient and robust high-performance power electronics for future grid applications. The target beneficiaries of this prize are private entities (for-profits and nonprofits), nonfederal government entities (states, counties, tribes, and municipalities), academic institutions, and individuals based in the United States. The impact goal is to develop 10-kV, 2,000-A rated SiC power modules, addressing existing challenges such as parasitic inductance and heat dissipation that limit the performance of current SiC power modules. The program prioritizes solutions related to the SiC semiconductor packaging industry, with the majority of activities performed in the U.S. and benefiting the U.S. market. It seeks innovations that move the industry forward, are based on fundamental technical principles, and demonstrate a clear intent for commercialization and the establishment of viable U.S.-based businesses. The competition is structured into three phases, each with specific focuses and expected outcomes. Phase 1, "Design Study," requires competitors to describe their teams, plans, and current prototypes, with the goal of developing design documents for a Phase 2 prototype. Phase 2, "Initial Demonstration," will see winners from Phase 1 showcasing advancements in packaging solutions, aiming for progress towards Phase 2 performance metrics and innovation beyond the state-of-the-art. Finally, Phase 3, "Final Demonstration," focuses on achieving high voltage and high current targets for SiC modules, demonstrating significant improvements in packaging solutions and creating transformative technologies. Measurable results are tied to the prize structure, with financial incentives at each phase. Phase 1 offers up to 10 winners $50,000 each, Phase 2 provides up to 4 winners $250,000 each, and Phase 3 culminates with up to 1 winner receiving $750,000. These prizes incentivize progress towards the ultimate goal of developing advanced SiC power modules, with the program's strategic priority being the commercialization of early-stage technology and the growth of U.S.-based businesses. The theory of change behind this prize is that by fostering competition and providing financial support, the DOE can stimulate rapid innovation in a critical technology area, thereby improving grid reliability and performance while bolstering domestic manufacturing capabilities.

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations, government units, and tribal communities to enhance access to high-quality arts education through research, policy development, and community engagement.

A. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION The U.S. Embassy Kyiv announces the 2024 Public Diplomacy Small Grants in Strategic Communications to support projects aimed at highlighting the importance of strategic communications and providing the tools to increase the outcome of the latter at the time of crisis, which would assist Ukraine to win the war and win the peace. Collaboration between the United States and Ukrainian organizations is encouraged. Priority Region: Ukraine Program Objectives: The U.S. Embassy Kyiv announces the 2024 Strategic Communications Grants Program (SCGP) to support projects aimed at strengthening capacities in strategic communications planning and delivery among, primarily, government officials and diplomats, as well as active think-tanks. Considering the ongoing war and anticipated challenges of the post-war period, effective communications become more important than ever. Establishing an effective dialogue with relevant audiences based on the principles of democracy and transparency requires a strategic approach to internal and external communications. The projects should be focused on exposing the target audiences to knowledge and developing the skills, necessary to clearly identify and communicate the priority goals, threats, and opportunities. Strategic Communications should be the focus of the projects, as a powerful tool for pursuing specific goals for Ukraine to win the war and win the future: Effectively use diplomatic tools to inform the world about security, humanitarian, and economic conditions, and bring in new international audiences and mechanisms to set the ground for a just and lasting peace. Unite Ukrainians by keeping strong ties with refugees outside Ukraine and reintegrating communities liberated from Russian occupation, internally displaced persons, returning refugees, victims of war-related violence, and veterans. Promote Ukraines strengthening its civil society and democratic and economic institutions and implementing anti-corruption and economic reforms and institutions to achieve sustainable momentum towards Euro-Atlantic integration to win a secure and just future that delivers prosperity for all its citizens. Participants and Audiences: All project activities supported by the U.S. Embassy grant should target Ukrainian professionals who have a strong communication component in their jobs. The target groups for the projects are Ukrainian institutions who have power to shape the official narrative which pragmatically addresses the war and post-war recovery period challenges, needs and plans so that they generate a positive perception in the Ukrainian society and in appropriate audiences abroad. The beneficiaries of the projects may include government officials of various levels (from territorial communities to the country management), diplomats, NGO leaders, media representatives, business leaders and other groups dealing with primary importance issues from military collaboration and war crimes investigation to Ukraine recovery, who need additional skills in planning and delivering messages to appropriate audiences. B. FEDERAL AWARD INFORMATION Length of performance period: six to twelve months Award amounts: awards may range from a minimum of 30 000 to a maximum of 85 000 USD Total available funding: pending funds availability Type of Funding: AEECA, Supplemental Funds Anticipated project start date: between July 1 and September 30, 2024 This notice is subject to availability of funding. Funding Instrument Type: Grant C. ELIGILIBITY INFORMATION 1. Eligible Applicants Ukrainian and U.S. not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non- governmental organizations (NGOs) and U.S. universities are eligible to apply. U.S. -Ukraine collaboration and partnerships are welcome. 2. Cost Sharing or Matching Cost sharing or matching is encouraged but not required. 3. Other Eligibility Requirements In order to be eligible to receive an award, all organizations must have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number issued via www.SAM.gov as well as a valid registration on www.SAM.gov. Please see Section D.4 for more information. Individuals are not required to have a UEI or be registered in SAM.gov. Applicants are only allowed to submit one proposal per organization. If more than one proposal is submitted from an organization, all proposals from that institution will be considered ineligible for funding. Please see attached document for more application information.

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations and educational institutions for projects that promote cultural exchange, sports initiatives, and health awareness to strengthen ties between the United States and Burundi.