[FACE Foundation](https://face-foundation.org/artistic-funds/jazz-new-music/grant-application)

January 2027 (application deadline, projected)

Up to $20,000 (Creative Grants) or $15,000 (Touring Grants); supports up to 50% of project costs.

Supports collaborative contemporary dance projects between French and U.S. artists through touring and creative production grants.

Only nonprofit presenting organizations are eligible; individual artists and companies rarely eligible.

--- ## Description This grant program, administered by the FACE Foundation in partnership with Villa Albertine, supports collaborative initiatives between France- and U.S.-based artists in contemporary dance. It aims to foster transatlantic artistic exchange by providing funding for both touring and creative projects involving significant collaboration between French and American artists and organizations. Since 2004, the program (formerly FUSED: French-U.S. Exchange in Dance) has supported over 220 projects, investing more than $2 million to promote the diversity and innovation of contemporary dance in both countries. There are two primary types of grants available: - **Touring Grants**: For large-scale French productions touring in the U.S. or U.S. productions at major festivals in France. - **Creative Grants**: For the development of French-American productions, including collaborative residencies or co-productions involving choreographers, companies, or artists from both countries. --- ## Due Dates - January 2027 (application deadline, anticipated/projected) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - **Creative Grants**: Up to $20,000 (maximum), supporting up to 50% of eligible project costs. - **Touring Grants**: Up to $15,000 (maximum), supporting up to 50% of eligible project costs. - Eligible expenses include housing, per diem, travel, visa fees, and equipment rentals directly related to the production. - Grants do **not** cover general operating/front-of-house expenses, publications, dance films, or teaching residencies. - The project budget must include artist fees. --- ## Eligibility - Only **nonprofit presenting organizations** are eligible to apply. - U.S. applicants must provide proof of IRS 501(c)(3) status. - French applicants must provide proof of nonprofit status. - Individual artists are **not** eligible. - Dance companies may be considered only in exceptional cases. - Projects must demonstrate: - Active collaboration between French and U.S. artists/organizations. - Artistic and financial commitment from the applicant organization. - **Touring Grants**: Must involve at least two U.S. venues (unless for a large-scale production or series). - **Creative Grants**: Must involve substantive collaboration between France-based and U.S.-based artists (e.g., choreographers, companies, designers). - Projects should emphasize innovation, contemporary practice, and diversity; preference is given to artists whose work has rarely been presented in the partner country. --- ## Application Process - Application is via the [Albertine Dance program page](https://albertinefoundation.org/albertine-grants/albertine-dance). - Prepare materials demonstrating nonprofit status, project details, artistic/financial commitment, and letters of support from project partners. - Only one application per project; multiple organizations can apply jointly if financial contributions are clearly outlined. - For questions or to discuss project eligibility, contact the Program Officer prior to applying. --- ## Additional Information - The grant does **not** support teaching, student-focused projects, publications, or dance films. - For research/exploratory residencies (not production-focused), applicants should consider the [Villa Albertine Residency Program](https://villa-albertine.org/va/professionals/general-call-for-applications-2026-residencies/). - Projects must involve artists clearly affiliated with the French or U.S. artistic scene, but not necessarily citizens. - Visa support is not provided, but referrals to attorneys can be made. --- ## External Links - [Albertine Dance Program Details](https://albertinefoundation.org/albertine-grants/albertine-dance/) - [Program FAQ](https://albertinefoundation.org/albertine-grants/albertine-dance/f-a-q/) - [Application Portal](https://albertinefoundation.my.site.com/s/) - [Villa Albertine Residency Program](https://villa-albertine.org/va/professionals/general-call-for-applications-2026-residencies/) - [FACE Foundation](https://face-foundation.org/) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Role | Email | |----------------|------------------|----------------------------------------------------| | Louise Dodet | Program Officer | [performingarts@albertinefoundation.org](mailto:performingarts@albertinefoundation.org) | For additional inquiries, contact the [FACE Foundation](https://face-foundation.org/artistic-funds/jazz-new-music/grant-application) or see the [Albertine Foundation contact page](https://albertinefoundation.org/contact/).

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