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

Rolling (applications accepted year-round)

Up to $1,000 per person per trip; max 2 trips/project/selection; max 4 grants/year/production company

Supports French creators in immersive and interactive media to present selected projects at major U.S. festivals or art institutions.

Grant is retroactive (reimbursement) and only for projects selected by a U.S. festival or programmed by a U.S. institution.

--- ## Description This program, administered by the Albertine Foundation in partnership with the FACE Foundation and the Cultural Services of the French Embassy, supports emerging and innovative French creators and producers working in immersive and interactive media. The grant is designed to facilitate the presentation of French VR, AR, MR/XR, video games, 360 videos, and digital art projects at significant festivals or programs in the United States. The aim is to foster international exposure and opportunities for French creators in new media. --- ## Due Dates - Applications are accepted on a rolling basis; there is no fixed deadline. --- ## Funding Amount - Maximum grant: $1,000 per person per trip - Up to 2 trips per project per selection - Maximum 4 grants or flight tickets per year for one production company - Maximum 2 grants or flight tickets per year for one project - Grants are paid retroactively as reimbursement upon submission of invoices for actual travel costs (flight and/or hotel) - In certain cases (e.g., NYC events with Air France), flights may be booked directly by the Cultural Services --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be affiliated with a French institution or production company. - Projects must be French and must have been selected by a U.S. festival or programmed by a U.S. art institution. - The grant does **not** support learning expeditions or PR events. - Only projects officially selected/nominated by a U.S. festival or institution are eligible. --- ## Application Process - The beneficiary company covers travel expenses up front; the grant is a reimbursement upon submission of invoices. - Apply through the [Albertine Foundation grant portal](https://albertinefoundation.my.site.com/s/). - Communication support and connections to U.S. professionals may be provided by the Cultural Services. --- ## Additional Information - The grant is specifically for travel (flight and/or hotel) related to the presentation of selected projects in the U.S. - Only up to 2 persons per project/selection may be funded per trip. - The program is part of the broader French Immersion initiative, which aims to increase the visibility of French digital and immersive works in the U.S. - Past supported projects include works presented at Tribeca, Sundance, SXSW, and other major U.S. festivals. --- ## External Links - [Program Overview & Application](https://albertinefoundation.org/albertine-grants/albertine-new-media/) - [Guidelines & Eligibility](https://albertinefoundation.org/albertine-grants/albertine-new-media/eligibility-guidelines/) - [Supported Projects](https://albertinefoundation.org/albertine-grants/albertine-new-media/supported-projects/) - [Albertine Foundation Contact Page](https://albertinefoundation.org/contact/) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Role | Email | |-------------------|-----------------|--------------------------------------------| | Camille Jeanjean | Program Officer | [Camille.Jeanjean@villa-albertine.org](mailto:Camille.Jeanjean@villa-albertine.org) |

Albertine New Media

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