Deadline: 19-Sep-2024
The U.S. Mission to the UAE announces the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for a cultural residency program that will: (1) strengthen the foundational social and human ties between the people of the United States and the United Arab Emirates (UAE); (2) deepen U.S- UAE partnerships with established and high-profile UAE cultural institutions and festivals; and, (3) support capacity building for the creative industry in the UAE.
This program will consist of at least six in-person residencies for American artists and performers (individuals or groups) lasting from up to three weeks each and organized around one of six major UAE cultural festivals such as: Abu Dhabi Art Festival, Ras Al Khaimah Arts Festival, Sharjah Heritage Days, and Culture Summit Abu Dhabi.
Each residency will consist of at least one festival performance, workshops for Emirati youth and emerging artists, and roundtable discussions with local UAE cultural institutions. American artists and performers will be confirmed based on the local partners’ priority genres or areas of interest, festival dates, prior experience with cultural residencies or similar programs, and artist capacity to conduct educational outreach activities.
Program Objectives
- The primary purposes of this project are to deepen support for, and partnership with, established and high-profile cultural institutions and festivals that are strategic priorities for UAE federal and emirate-level government leadership; conduct professional and citizen exchange programs with UAE cultural institutions to increase exposure to U.S. partners and values; and support capacity building for the creative industry in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Participation by American artists and performers at key UAE festivals strengthens the ties between the people of the United States and the UAE. This project will provide both cultural institutions and artists in the UAE with a platform to connect with American cultural performers and experts.
Funding Information
- Total available funding: Up to $250,000
- Length of performance period: September 30, 2024 – December 31, 2025
- Number of awards anticipated: One award
- Anticipated program start date: October 1, 2024
Participants and Audiences
- American artists
- UAE Federal and Emirate-level cultural entities
- UAE cultural organizations
- Emirati youth
Eligibility Criteria
- The following organizations are eligible to apply:
- Not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non governmental organizations.
- Public and private educational institutions; and,
- Public International Organizations and Governmental institutions
- For-profit entities, even those that may fall into the categories listed above, are not eligible to apply for this NOFO. Organizations may sub-contract with other entities, but only one, non profit, non-governmental entity can be the prime recipient of the award. When sub-contracting with other entities, the responsibilities of each entity must be clearly defined in the proposal.
- Applicants are only allowed to submit one proposal per organization. If more than one proposal is submitted on behalf of a single organization, all proposals from that institution will be considered ineligible for funding.
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