The U.S. Embassy in Abu Dhabi is offering a grant to organize a three-day American State Fair in the UAE. This event will highlight American culture, food, and entertainment to strengthen U.S.-UAE relations. The grantee will focus on programming and participant engagement, while a local partner will handle venue logistics.
Who it's for: This grant is open to any organization capable of organizing a large-scale cultural event. The applicant should be able to design and implement an American State Fair, focusing on cultural programming and vendor management.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Inability to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with the UAE Local Entity
- Proposals focusing primarily on venue operations instead of programming
- Failure to demonstrate capacity for large-scale event management
- Non-compliance with U.S. Embassy Abu Dhabi's terms and conditions
What You May Need
- Detailed proposal focusing on programming and participant engagement
- Plan for recruiting and managing U.S. vendors
- Strategy for American cultural and commercial activations
- Capacity to coordinate with UAE Local Partner Entity
- Signed Memorandum of Understanding with UAE Local Entity
- Budget plan within the $750,000 - $1,000,000 range
- Proof of organizational capability for large-scale events
Cautions
- Must sign an MOU with UAE Local Entity
- Focus on programming, not venue operations
- Strict adherence to U.S. Embassy terms and conditions
- Coordination with local partners is essential
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
This grant opportunity is open to any organization capable of organizing a large-scale cultural event. There are no specific restrictions on applicant types, meaning a wide range of organizations, including nonprofits, businesses, and cultural institutions, can apply.
Overview
This grant is open to any organization capable of organizing a large-scale cultural event. The applicant should be able to design and implement an American State Fair, focusing on cultural programming and vendor management.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Inability to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with the UAE Local Entity
- Proposals focusing primarily on venue operations instead of programming
- Failure to demonstrate capacity for large-scale event management
- Non-compliance with U.S. Embassy Abu Dhabi's terms and conditions
Use of Funds
Funds can be used for designing and implementing programming, engaging participants, recruiting U.S. vendors, and creating cultural and commercial activations. Venue operations and infrastructure are managed by a local partner.
Total Program Funding
$1,000,000
Expected Awards
1
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Jul 9, 2026
- Deadline
- Aug 10, 2026(31 days)
- Archive Date
- Sep 9, 2026
- Est. Award Date (AI estimate)
- Fall 2026
Application Checklist
- Develop a comprehensive proposal focused on programming
- Outline a plan for U.S. vendor recruitment and management
- Prepare a budget within the specified award range
- Demonstrate experience in large-scale event management
- Coordinate with UAE Local Partner Entity for venue logistics
- Draft a Memorandum of Understanding with UAE Local Entity
- Submit application by the deadline