Annual Program Statement for U.S. Presentation at International Art Biennales

Q: When is the deadline for Annual Program Statement for U.S. Presentation at International Art Biennales?

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

Q: Who is eligible for Annual Program Statement for U.S. Presentation at International Art Biennales?

Eligible applicants: Nonprofits (501(c)(3)); 3-5 individuals. Geography: Based in consultation with the Office of the Legal Adviser. Required: 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status; Active SAM.gov registration (UEI). Not funded: That reflect any type of support for any member; Affiliate; Representative of a designated terrorist organization.

Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs

Federal Open (anytime) Grants for Arts Grants for Nonprofits

Funding Amount

$375,000 - $375,000

Deadline

Open (accepts applications anytime)

Grant Type

Federal

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Rolling — applications accepted year-round
Tracked since: April 2026

From the program guidelines: “If chosen, this methodology once elected must be used consistently for all Federal awards until such time as a non-Federal entity chooses to negotiate for a rate, which the non-Federal entity may apply to do at any time.”

Can we apply?

Check your organization against each line. Taken from the listing; confirm with the funder's guidelines.

Eligible organizations

Nonprofits (501(c)(3))
3-5 individuals

Geography

Based in consultation with the Office of the Legal Adviser

Required status

501(c)(3) tax-exempt status
Active SAM.gov registration (UEI)

Not eligible / not funded

Not eligible: Non-U.S. entities or curators or artists applying as individuals are not eligible under this announcement.
Not eligible: Any applicant listed on the Excluded Parties List System in sam.gov System for Award Management (SAM.gov) and/or has a current debt to the U.S. government is not eligible to apply.
Not eligible: All applicants are strongly encouraged to review the Excluded Parties List System in sam.gov to ensure that no ineligible entity or person is included in their application.
Not eligible: Proposal submissions that do not meet all of the requirements outlined in this NOFO and the PSI will be deemed technically ineligible.
Not eligible: Applications that do not include the elements listed above will be deemed technically ineligible.
Not eligible: If an applicant has not fully complied with APS requirements at the time of application, the applicant may be deemed technically ineligible and will not move to the merit review process.
Not eligible: That reflect any type of support for any member
Not eligible: Affiliate
Not eligible: Representative of a designated terrorist organization
Not eligible: Applications that do not meet these requirements will be deemed ineligible and not move forward to the Merit Review Panel.

Overview

The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, Cultural Programs Division (ECA/PE/C/CU) seeks to advance international understanding of American values by exposing foreign audiences to innovative and compelling works of art that reflect promote American values and foster international dialogue on shared global challenges.

Details

Agency: Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs
Department: Department of State
Opportunity #: DFOP0017204
Expected Awards: 0
Instrument: grant
Cost Sharing: Required

How to Apply

Art Biennale Annual Program Statement

Annual Program Statement (APS)

U.S. Presentation at International Art Biennales

Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), Department of State

Opportunity Number: DFOP0017204

Application deadline: Throughout the year, See Section D.4

Executive Summary

The International Art Biennale is a prestigious bi-annual festival organized by La Biennale di Venezia, in Venice, Italy, featuring contemporary artists from around the world. The U.S. exhibition will be installed at the U.S. Pavilion, owned by the Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation and operated by the Peggy Guggenheim Collection in Venice. The U.S. Pavilion at the Biennale is a high-profile platform for illustrating the innovation, ingenuity, high artistic merit, and breadth of the American arts community. Typically, at least 85 countries including the United States, participate in the Venice Biennales.

A.1. Goals and Objectives

Expose foreign audiences to innovative and compelling works of art that promote American values within the context of American art communities.

Objective 1: Conduct a three-day Preview/Inauguration (the Vernissage) of the Biennale prior to the official opening of the exhibition, by holding public outreach events and activities in/around Venice with the aim of including all audiences.

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