Deadline: 30-May-21
The Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy in Singapore has announced an open competition for local partners to curate, develop, and produce a virtual photo exhibition celebrating 55 years of diplomatic relations between the United States and Singapore.
Program Objective: To curate, develop, and produce the USSG55 virtual photo exhibition to showcase the United States and Singapore’s shared history.
Thematic Priorities
The content should cover these thematic priorities:
- The United States and Singapore’s shared history that has built a strong foundation for a secure, prosperous, and innovative shared future
- The United States and Singapore’s enduring connections that bring strength and stability to the United States, Singapore, and the Indo-Pacific region
- The indispensable partnership between the United States and Singapore
Elements
All major elements of the program and its content require advance approval by U.S. Embassy Singapore, including, but not limited to:
- Selection of photos, content development, and design of the virtual photo exhibition;
- Selection of domain, server hosting, and other technical specifications;
- Design and facilitation of public outreach efforts and activities;
- Design and content of all collaterals, marketing, publicity, and media products; and
- Selection of any sub-awardees or other partner organizations or collaborators.
U.S. Embassy Singapore may require revisions to any aspect of the program not previously approved. The Embassy also reserves the right to require changes to previously agreed-upon elements of the program due to circumstances beyond the control. Sufficient time shall be allowed for the approval process.
Funding Information
- Award amounts: Awards may range from a minimum of $5,000 USD to a maximum of $30,000 USD
- Total available funding: Up to $30,000 USD of FY 2021 public diplomacy program funds are available.
- Length of performance period: 12 months
- Number of awards anticipated: One
- One year, to begin approximately July 1, 2021 and conclude July 1, 2022, with the possibility for future awards pending successful performance and availability of future funding.
Priority Region: Singapore
Participants and Audiences: The virtual photo exhibition will engage public members that include Singaporeans, Americans, and other communities who are interested to learn more about U.S-Singapore relations.
Eligibility Criteria
- U.S. and local organizations with significant experience in art, curation, exhibition design, web design, technical support, education, media and public outreach, international project management, and/or events and programming are invited to submit a proposal. Submissions by individuals will also be considered if experience and circumstances assure capability to implement the programs.
- U.S. Embassy Singapore welcomes applications from:
- U.S.-based, Singapore-based, and foreign non-profit organizations/non-governmental organizations (NGOs);
- U.S., Singapore, and foreign private, public, or state institutions of higher education; and
- Individuals.
- For-profit entities are not eligible to apply. The applicant organization must have a curator assigned to design the exhibition. Independent curators wishing to submit a proposal are welcome. Successful U.S.-based applicants will demonstrate strong linkages with a Singapore-based partner organization.
For more information, visit https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=332950
