Illustration of a Government Grant

The performing arts stands as a favored category for numerous government agencies when awarding grants. An instance of this is evident in early 2019 when the U.S. Embassy’s Public Affairs Section in Moscow announced its search for grant applications. The objective was to identify and select American artists and performers for short-term programs in various fields, including music, dance, theater, film and television acting, and culinary arts.

Eligible applicants encompassed nonprofits, small businesses, and public or private universities. Successful grantees stood to receive funding of up to $650,000 to organize performances in Russia. The overarching goals of the grant were twofold: to enhance “people-to-people ties” between the U.S. and Russia and to “showcase American values by presenting the full range of American creativity and innovation.”