OpportunityTitle: Black History Month Performance Program
CategoryExplanation: Public Diplomacy
AdditionalInformationOnEligibility: The following United States and South African organizations are eligible to apply: not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations; public and private educational institutions.
Description: The Public Affairs Section of U.S. Consulate General Johannesburg of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications to carry out a Black History Month performance program. As part of the U.S. Mission&#8217;s commemoration of Black History Month (BHM) in February 2021, the grantee will stage a four-week (20-performance minimum) run of a thought-provoking play that addresses the African-American experience. Competitive proposals will demonstrate how the proposed play will resonate with South African audiences, and, preferably, feature a play written in the past 10 years by an African-American playwright. Preference will be given for plays that highlight American contributions to end apartheid in South Africa. Please read the full announcement before submitting an application.&#65279; Applications should be emailed to JohannesburgGrants@state.gov.
GrantorContactEmailDescription: Grants Administrator
GrantorContactText: U.S. Consulate-General Johannesburg Grants Administrator