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Cultural Explosion at ACND
The successful applicant will be responsible for developing, staffing, and executing regular cultural programs at ACND, including but not limited to concerts, plays, dance, and other forms of performances, entertainment, and interactive activities that help participants, most between the ages of 18
and 40, to understand better America and/or American values and U. S. public diplomacy goals, drawing to the greatest degree possible from talent located in India.
Performers or facilitators themselves may be American or Indian.
The grantee should develop activities and events with advance approval of Public Affairs Section (PAS) staff, based on general parameters provided by PAS New Delhi.
When conceptualizing and proposing the schedule for such programs/activities, the grantee will research and provide names and bios of performers and examples of their work if/as available on social media, websites, or other media.
PAS New Delhi will approve the selection of performers from a list of candidates provided by the grantee.
The grantee will coordinate with PAS New Delhi and the relevant performers/facilitators to confirm the content of the event and coordinate with PAS to arrange media coverage as appropriate.
The grantee will handle all programmatic and logistical aspects from the initial concept to final evaluation, including but not limited to:
creating promotional content, designing flexible and dynamic programs that encourage visitors to become part of the American Center “family” and return and participate regularly in ACND activities, inviting and greeting audience members, emceeing events and coordinating opening etc.
remarks and participation by ACND staff, arranging snacks/catering for guests (if appropriate), and helping ensure the visiting public is fully aware of security requirements (e.g.
no laptops) and other aspects related to entry into ACND.
The grantee should organize in consultation with PAS staff any pre- or follow-on activities, such as web chats, short videos with the performers, post-trip press events, and other similar amplification events.
When appropriate, PAS New Delhi will amplify activities through embassy social media platforms.
The grantee will conduct a post-event evaluation after each event to improve on future programs.(Please refer to the full announcement available under 'related documents' tab)
Performers or facilitators themselves may be American or Indian.
The grantee should develop activities and events with advance approval of Public Affairs Section (PAS) staff, based on general parameters provided by PAS New Delhi.
When conceptualizing and proposing the schedule for such programs/activities, the grantee will research and provide names and bios of performers and examples of their work if/as available on social media, websites, or other media.
PAS New Delhi will approve the selection of performers from a list of candidates provided by the grantee.
The grantee will coordinate with PAS New Delhi and the relevant performers/facilitators to confirm the content of the event and coordinate with PAS to arrange media coverage as appropriate.
The grantee will handle all programmatic and logistical aspects from the initial concept to final evaluation, including but not limited to:
creating promotional content, designing flexible and dynamic programs that encourage visitors to become part of the American Center “family” and return and participate regularly in ACND activities, inviting and greeting audience members, emceeing events and coordinating opening etc.
remarks and participation by ACND staff, arranging snacks/catering for guests (if appropriate), and helping ensure the visiting public is fully aware of security requirements (e.g.
no laptops) and other aspects related to entry into ACND.
The grantee should organize in consultation with PAS staff any pre- or follow-on activities, such as web chats, short videos with the performers, post-trip press events, and other similar amplification events.
When appropriate, PAS New Delhi will amplify activities through embassy social media platforms.
The grantee will conduct a post-event evaluation after each event to improve on future programs.(Please refer to the full announcement available under 'related documents' tab)
Relevant Nonprofit Program Categories
Obtain Full Opportunity Text:
U.S. Embassy New Delhi
Additional Information of Eligibility:
Other Eligible Applicants include the following: Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions; Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISISs); Faith-based or Community-based Organizations; Hispanic-serving Institutions; Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs); Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized); Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations); Regional Organizations; Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) ; U. S. Territory or Possession; Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Institutions) are not eligible to apply.
Non-domestic (non-U.S.) components of U. S. Organizations are not eligible to apply.
See FOA for full eligibility details.
Full Opportunity Web Address:
https://in.usembassy.gov/
Contact:
Agency Email Description:
Grant Applications Manager
Agency Email:
Date Posted:
2020-04-01
Application Due Date:
Archive Date:
2020-06-25
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