SFOP0008572: Official U.S. Presentation at the 18th International Architecture Biennale
Closed
This grant is closed. A newer notice from the same program is open now: Annual Program Statement for U.S. Presentation at International Architecture Biennales (DFOP0017180). Status: Closes January 1, 2099 (26353 days left). It is in our archive of Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs notices from 2022.
Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs offered grants of up to $375,000 (at least $375,000) to nonprofits. It expected to make one award worth $375,000 in total. Applications closed on March 24, 2022.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed February 2, 2022. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$375,000
- Award floor$375,000
- Total funding$375,000
- Expected awards1
- Cost sharingRequired
- Funding typeGrant
Key dates
| Posted | February 2, 2022 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | March 24, 2022 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to nonprofits.
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
The applicant organization must have a U.S. curator assigned to organize the exhibition. Independent curators wishing to submit a proposal must seek affiliation with a non-profit organization or educational institution. Curators must be U.S. citizens or have permanent resident status in the U.S. Architects and designers whose work is proposed for representation at the Biennale must be U.S. Citizens. Cost Sharing or Matching: As stated above, this program requires significant cost sharing. Applicants are required to include funding from other donors. Past experience has shown that the overall cost of mounting an exhibition is considerably higher than actual U.S. Government funding.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Professional and Cultural Exchange Programs - Citizen Exchanges awards averaged $2.0 million; this notice allows up to $375,000 per award.
- Most of the program's money (95% over five years) went to nonprofits.
- The notice requires cost sharing or matching funds, so you must contribute part of the project cost.
What the grant funds
The Biennale is one of the oldest and most prestigious international exhibitions of architecture, showcasing leaders in contemporary design and architecture from around the world. The Biennale is a unique opportunity to reach non-traditional and underserved audiences (e.g., youth, urban communities, and people with disabilities) and the U.S. Department of State has special interest in engaging these audiences through outreach activities associated with the exhibition.
Who has won Professional and Cultural Exchange Programs - Citizen Exchanges grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Professional and Cultural Exchange Programs - Citizen Exchanges (19.415) awarded $569 million across 289 grant awards, an average of $2.0 million per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Councils for International Education: Actr/Accels, Inc. | District of Columbia | 34 | $220 million |
| International Research and Exchanges Board Inc. | District of Columbia | 11 | $59.2 million |
| World Learning Inc. | Vermont | 20 | $32.2 million |
| Aspen Institute, Inc. (the) | District of Columbia | 2 | $22.3 million |
| Afs-USA, Inc | New York | 8 | $17.0 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Apply under the newer notice, DFOP0017180, which is open now.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is SFOP0008572 still open?
No. It closed on March 24, 2022. A newer notice is open: DFOP0017180, closes January 1, 2099 (26353 days left).
Who can apply for Official U.S. Presentation at the 18th International Architecture Biennale?
Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs accepted applications from nonprofits. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for Official U.S. Presentation at the 18th International Architecture Biennale?
Closed March 24, 2022. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.
How much funding is available?
Awards of up to $375,000 each. About $375,000 in total for one award.
Who has won Professional and Cultural Exchange Programs - Citizen Exchanges grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were American Councils for International Education: Actr/Accels, Inc., International Research and Exchanges Board Inc., World Learning Inc. The program made 289 awards worth $569 million in that time.
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