Deadline: 31-Jul-23
The U.S. Embassy in Ukraine of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for Ukrainian organizations and individuals to submit applications to carry out a program to support Ukrainian performing arts by fostering Ukrainian – American collaborations and/or presenting American content in theatrical plays, musical, dance and literature performances.
Program Objectives
- Russia’s war against Ukraine targets not only its territory and people but also Ukraine’s very identity as a nation. Culture protects and nurtures that identity; particularly the performing arts which gather Ukrainians together even during wartime.
- To support Ukrainian performing arts in these challenging times of Russian aggression against Ukraine the U.S. Embassy Kyiv Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) invites Ukrainian registered non-profit, non-governmental organizations and individual artists to apply for funding to support theatrical, music, dance or literary performances that
- present American content to Ukrainian audiences with or without American participation,
- create new art through American-Ukrainian collaboration between organizations or individuals, or
- establish programs supporting American mentoring for Ukrainian artists.
- The grant from the U.S. Embassy will cover costs associated with developing such projects and with concluding presentation or series of presentations of created works.
The following types of programs are not eligible for funding:
- Projects in visual arts, exhibitions, film screenings
- Projects in creative industries
- Programs relating to partisan political activity
- Charitable events
- Construction programs
- Programs that support specific religious activities
- Fund-raising campaigns
- Lobbying for specific legislation or programs
- Scientific research
- Programs that duplicate existing programs
Funding Information
- Length of performance period: up to twelve months. This time should include preparation and wrap-up.
- Number of awards anticipated: 5 – 10 awards (dependent on amounts)
- Award amounts: awards may range from a minimum of $10 000 to a maximum of $70000
- Total available funding: $250,000
- Anticipated program start date: projects should start between November 1, 2023, and June 1, 2024.
Participants and Audiences
- The project must be tailored towards Ukrainian audiences, and all project activities supported by the U.S. Embassy grant should take place in Ukraine and incorporate a substantive U.S. component. Projects tailored towards minorities, underserved groups and IDPs are encouraged.
Priority Region: Ukraine
Eligibility Criteria
- Individual artists and organizations are eligible to apply.
- The following organizations are eligible to apply:
- Not-for-profit organizations, including charitable foundations
- Public institutions, such as theaters.
- Individual artists must present proof of their artistic achievements.
For more information, visit U.S. Embassy in Ukraine.