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Creative Arts Exchange (CAE) is sponsored by U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA). The Creative Arts Exchange (CAE) supports arts-based, international people-to-people exchange programs that foster partnerships through artistic collaboration and professional development activities.
These initiatives encourage inclusive economic opportunities, demonstrate the power of free expression to strengthen democratic values, and support U.S. Department of State foreign policy objectives. Eligible themes and artistic genres vary based on ECA strategic priorities.
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gov Maintenance Calendar FY 2014 Creative Arts Exchanges Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs Document Type:Grants Notice Funding Opportunity Number:ECA-ECAPEC-14-053 Funding Opportunity Title:FY 2014 Creative Arts Exchanges Opportunity Category:Discretionary Opportunity Category Explanation: Funding Instrument Type:Cooperative Agreement Category of Funding Activity:Other (see text field entitled "Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity" for clarification) Category Explanation:none Expected Number of Awards: Assistance Listings:19.
415 -- Professional and Cultural Exchange Programs - Citizen Exchanges Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:Yes Original Closing Date for Applications:May 29, 2014 No Explanation Current Closing Date for Applications:May 29, 2014 No Explanation Archive Date:Jun 28, 2014 Estimated Total Program Funding: Eligible Applicants:Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Additional Information on Eligibility:none ## Additional Information Agency Name:Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs Description:The Cultural Programs Division in the Office of Citizen Exchanges, in the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) announces an open competition, for three projects under the FY2014 Creative Arts Exchange (CAE).
The Bureauâs CAE initiatives are arts-based international people-to-people exchanges that support and further U.S. Department of State foreign policy objectives. Cultural diplomacy, an essential facet of Americaâs foreign policy, enhances cross-cultural understanding and opens new avenues of dialogue and collaboration between individuals and nations.
In support of U.S. foreign policy objectives, Creative Arts Exchange (CAE) initiatives create partnerships through artistic collaboration and professional development opportunities that foster mutual understanding between American and international participants.
Under the 2014 Creative Arts Exchange, the ECA Bureau will award one Cooperative Agreement under each theme, not to exceed the given amount for each of the following programs: American Music Abroad ($1,500,000); American Film Showcase ($1,500,000; and DanceMotion USA ($1,300,000).
Link to Additional Information:FY 2014 Creative Arts Exchanges Grantor Contact Information:If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: Grants. gov Contact Center Phone Number: 1-800-518-4726 Hours of operation are 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The contact center is closed on federal holidays.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: U.S. public and private non-profit organizations having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; public and state controlled institutions of higher education; and private institutions of higher education. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
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