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U.S. Embassy Riyadh announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications to carry out a program that provides exchange opportunities for emerging Saudi leaders in video game development and fosters linkages between them and experienced U.S. practitioners, professionals, educators and peers. Please read this document carefully and follow all instructions. This notice is subject to availability of funding.
Funding Opportunity Number: DOS-SAU-2405-PD. Assistance Listing: 19.040. Funding Instrument: CA. Category: O. Award Amount: $500K – $750K per award.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Eligible applicants: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification). - Not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations- Public and private educational institutions. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $500K – $750K per award. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was September 1, 2024, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Yes — GamesFX – The Future of Videogaming Exchange Program is offered by U.S. Mission to Saudi Arabia and this listing comes from Grants.gov, an official U.S. federal source. Federal applications generally require registrations (for example SAM.gov or an agency submission portal), so allow extra lead time.
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