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The American Film Showcase (AFS) is a cooperative agreement from the U.S. Department of State Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs that funds a cultural and commercial diplomacy initiative promoting American creativity in global markets. The program combines film, television, gaming, and media arts to strengthen U.S. cultural influence abroad and create commercial opportunities for American creative industries.
Activities include lectures, masterclasses, residencies, screenings, and workshops led by industry professionals, coordinated with U.S. embassies worldwide. Eligible applicants are nonprofits, universities, and other organizations; approximately $1,540,000 in FY 2026 funding is available with proposals due June 1, 2026.
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Opportunity Listing - FY 2026 American Film Showcase FY 2026 American Film Showcase Agency: Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs Assistance Listings: 19. 415 -- Professional and Cultural Exchange Programs - Citizen Exchanges Last Updated: March 3, 2026 View version history on Grants.
gov The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) intends to award one Cooperative agreement for approximately $1,540,000 to fund the FY 2026 American Film Showcase (AFS), a dynamic and adaptable initiative that combines and harnesses the power of cultural and commercial diplomacy to elevate American creativity as a driver of global influence and economic vitality.
By highlighting U.S. leadership in film, television, gaming, and media arts, AFS opens new markets for American creative industries, attracts foreign investment, and reinforces the nation’s reputation as a global center for innovation and storytelling.
U.S. embassies play a key collaborative role by identifying and submitting program ideas and nominating participants, allowing AFS to deliver tailored engagements, such as lectures, masterclasses, residencies, screenings, and workshops, led by top industry professionals.
This flexible model not only advances U.S. foreign policy but also strengthens American global business and creative competitiveness and cultural influence by forging connections between U.S. and international entertainment professionals, creating lasting commercial and professional opportunities for American creatives.
Finally, the FY 2026 AFS award will also include Made in America: Creative Capital , an expansion component designed to further amplify program impact.
This initiative will broaden activities by incorporating a commercial diplomacy focus, featuring activities such as business residencies, co-production labs, a Creative IP & Licensing Exchange, creative showcases, export-ready labs, global creative business accelerators, international fellowships, investment forums, and market access and distribution workshops.
These activities will help equip an estimated 40-50 U.S. creators to succeed in international markets and forge long-term commercial partnerships. By integrating cultural initiatives with commercial strategy, Made in America: Creative Capital positions the United States as the premier destination for creative investment, fueling job creation, innovation, and sustained economic growth.
Together, these efforts ensure that American public diplomacy remains agile and effective, advancing national prosperity and global influence through the transformative power of creativity. Please see the Notice of Funding Opportunity for additional information. Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3) Private institutions of higher education Public and state institutions of higher education Please see full announcement.
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2025. pdf ECA Performance Monitoring Plan (PMP) (PDF) Link to additional information Funding opportunity number : Cost sharing or matching requirement : Funding instrument type : Opportunity Category Explanation : Category of Funding Activity : Please see full announcement.
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Nonprofits, universities, and other organizations. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
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