Annual Program Statement for U.S. Presentation at International Architecture Biennales

The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, is soliciting applications through Annual Program Statement DFOP0017180 for U.S. non-profit organizations to manage the U.S. Presentation at the International Architecture Biennales in Venice, Italy. The program aims to advance U.S. foreign policy and cultural diplomacy by showcasing innovative American architectural designs at the U.S. Pavilion, which is operated by the Peggy Guggenheim Collection. Selected grantees will receive up to 475,000 dollars per biennale cycle for an 18-month performance period. Key deliverables include the execution of a three-day preview and inauguration event, the development of educational and virtual outreach activities for foreign audiences, and a comprehensive media campaign to increase visibility within the United States. Applicants must maintain active registration in SAM.gov and possess a Unique Entity Identifier. Proposals are evaluated on a 50-point scale across five equally weighted categories: architectural merit, quality of exhibition concept, advancement of U.S. foreign policy goals, organizational capacity, and promotion of public diplomacy goals. Submissions must be made via MyGrants or Grants.gov and include a proposal narrative, detailed budget, budget narrative, logic model, and project timeline. Award selection is finalized by senior ECA officials based on programmatic goals, with cost-share amounts serving as the tie-breaker. Recipients are subject to strict Department of State branding policies, monitoring site visits, and must submit a final performance and financial report within 120 days of the award's expiration.