This grant supports showcasing innovative American architecture at international biennales to promote U.S. values and foster global dialogue on shared challenges.
Funder: Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs
Due Dates: January 1, 2099: Application deadline
Funding Amounts: $475,000 per award; 18-month performance period; cost share required
Summary: Supports U.S. nonprofit organizations to manage and present U.S. architecture exhibitions at major international biennales, advancing American values and global engagement through architecture.
Key Information: Only U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofits are eligible; cost share is a mandatory eligibility requirement.
This opportunity, offered by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), funds a U.S.-based nonprofit to organize and manage the U.S. presentation at international architecture biennales, most notably the Venice Biennale. The program aims to showcase innovative American architectural design, foster international dialogue, and advance U.S. foreign policy objectives through cultural diplomacy. The selected organization will be responsible for curating, producing, and installing the U.S. exhibition at the U.S. Pavilion, as well as developing educational and outreach activities both in-person and virtually.