Opportunity Information: Apply for DOS JHB 202002
The Black History Month Performance Program (Funding Opportunity Number: DOS JHB 202002) is a discretionary U.S. Department of State grant opportunity administered by the Public Affairs Section at the U.S. Consulate General in Johannesburg, under the U.S. Mission to South Africa. The program is designed to support a cultural and educational theater initiative as part of the Mission's Black History Month commemoration planned for February 2021. The selected grantee will be responsible for producing and staging a four-week theatrical run, with a minimum of 20 performances, built around a play that is intentionally thought-provoking and centered on the African-American experience.
The core purpose of the opportunity is to use live performance to deepen public understanding and spark conversation about African-American history, identity, and social realities, while also building meaningful connections with South African audiences. Strong proposals are expected to make a clear case for why the chosen play and its themes will resonate locally in South Africa, including how the production will engage audiences in ways that feel relevant, accessible, and culturally aware. While the opportunity does not require a specific title, it signals a preference for a play written within the last 10 years by an African-American playwright, suggesting the Consulate is looking for contemporary voices and modern perspectives rather than only well-known historical works.
In addition to the focus on the African-American experience, the opportunity specifically indicates a preference for plays that highlight American contributions to ending apartheid in South Africa. This implies that proposals will be more competitive if they can thoughtfully connect U.S. civil rights struggles, solidarity movements, diplomatic or activist efforts, and shared histories of resistance in ways that speak directly to South Africa's own historical context. In practical terms, applicants would likely be expected to show how the production will encourage dialogue about justice, equality, and transnational cooperation, and how it can help audiences reflect on the historical ties between U.S. and South African anti-racism and human rights movements.
This award is planned as a cooperative agreement, meaning the funder may expect a more hands-on relationship than a standard grant, with coordination or collaboration between the grantee and the U.S. Mission during implementation. The opportunity lists an award ceiling of $100,000, with one award expected, indicating a single organization or lead applicant will likely manage the entire program and budget. The CFDA number associated with the funding is 19.040, and eligibility is broadly described under "Others," implying a range of organization types may apply as long as they meet the eligibility requirements spelled out in the full announcement.
The notice was created on May 28, 2020, with an original application deadline of July 1, 2020. Applications were to be submitted by email to JohannesburgGrants@state.gov, and applicants are instructed to review the full announcement before applying, which typically includes the required application components, formatting rules, budgeting guidance, monitoring and evaluation expectations, and any additional compliance requirements tied to U.S. government assistance awards.Apply for DOS JHB 202002
- The Department of State, U.S. Mission to South Africa in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Black History Month Performance Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.040.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 28, 2020.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 01, 2020. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $100,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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