{"id":1219700,"date":"2024-12-04T21:23:22","date_gmt":"2024-12-04T21:23:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/villa-albertine.org\/va\/?post_type=app_professional&#038;p=1219700"},"modified":"2025-03-20T14:24:46","modified_gmt":"2025-03-20T14:24:46","slug":"call-for-applications-f-us-e-d-french-united-states-exchange-in-dance-2025","status":"publish","type":"app_professional","link":"https:\/\/villa-albertine.org\/va\/professionals\/call-for-applications-f-us-e-d-french-united-states-exchange-in-dance-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"2025 Call For Applications: FUSED \u2013 French U.S. Exchange in Dance\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">The Call for Applications is now closed. We will soon announce the recipients of the 2025 grants. In the meantime, you can view the list of 2024 grantees <a href=\"https:\/\/villa-albertine.org\/va\/professionals\/announcing-the-2024-fused-grantees\/\">HERE<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since its inception in 2004, FUSED fosters collaborative initiatives between France- and U.S.- based artists in contemporary dance by allocating grants to nonprofit venues. Over the past twenty years, FUSED has provided more than $2 million dollars to 222 projects, showcasing the cultural and artistic diversity of contemporary scenes in France and the United States.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In 2024, the program expanded its scope by offering the opportunity for a French organization to host a U.S. artist-in-residence for a collaborative project with a French artist.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This year, the grant is expanding to support large format works that are emblematic of the French contemporary scene.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>The Albertine Grants FUSED are made possible thanks to the support of the French Ministry of Culture and the Institut fran\u00e7ais, and the generous support of Denise Littlefield Sobel.<\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn more about the eligibility and application requirements below. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"accordion-member section__accordion js-accordion-member\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion__section\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion__head\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#\" aria-label=\"Toggle accordion\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>TWO TYPES OF GRANTS\u202f\u00a0<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ico\"><\/div><!-- \/.ico -->\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><!-- \/.accordion__head -->\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion__body richtext-entry\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">TOURING GRANTS<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p>This grant supports tours, series, or presentations of large-scale productions of French productions in the U.S. and presentations of U.S. productions at major international festivals in France.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A tour must include at least two different U.S. venues that are financially involved.<\/li>\n<li>A series consists of a minimum of seven consecutive performances in the same venue OR of multiple works by the same choreographer that form a thematic focus.<\/li>\n<li>A large-scale production involves a minimum of 10 performers on stage and can be considered even if presented by only one presenter.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">CREATIVE GRANTS<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p>This grant supports the development of French-American productions in contemporary dance including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Dance productions featuring France-based choreographers collaborating with U.S.-based dance companies.<\/li>\n<li>Dance productions involving the collaboration between a France-based company and a U.S.-based choreographer.<\/li>\n<li>Dance residencies involving an artist from France and from the U.S.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><em>Please note that French or France-based artists seeking an exploratory\/research residency in the United States are encouraged to apply to the <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/villa-albertine.org\/va\/professionals\/general-call-for-applications-2026-residencies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>2026 Villa Albertine residency program.<\/em>\u202f<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><!-- \/.accordion__body richtext-entry -->\n\t\t\t<\/div><!-- \/.accordion__section -->\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion__section\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion__head\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#\" aria-label=\"Toggle accordion\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA  <\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ico\"><\/div><!-- \/.ico -->\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><!-- \/.accordion__head -->\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion__body richtext-entry\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">These grants are intended for presenting organizations. Applications from dance companies will be considered only in exceptional cases.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><b>FOR BOTH GRANTS<\/b>\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Applicants must demonstrate a clear artistic and financial commitment towards the project.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Only nonprofit organizations are eligible. Individual artists are not eligible to apply.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Aptos\" data-listid=\"8\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1080,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Aptos&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">U.S. applicants must demonstrate their 501(c)(3) status granted by the IRS.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Aptos\" data-listid=\"8\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1080,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Aptos&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">French organizations must provide proof of nonprofit status.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Projects must involve active collaboration between artists and organizations from both countries:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">American applicants must present a project that involves France-based artists or a performance that is co-produced by a major French cultural institution.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Aptos\" data-listid=\"8\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1080,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Aptos&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">French applicants must present a project that involves a U.S.-based choreographer (for touring grants) or a collaboration between U.S.- and\u00a0 France- based artists (including a light designer, a sound engineer,\u00a0or a dramaturge) (for creative grants).<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Projects must take place between May 1<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">st<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, 2025, and August 31<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">st<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, 2026.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>ARTISTIC CRITERIA\u00a0<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf02d\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf02d&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The focus is on contemporary and innovative projects.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf02d\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf02d&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Priority will be given to projects that involve artists whose work has rarely been seen in the partner country.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf02d\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf02d&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Projects should involve artists whose work reflects the diversity of the French and\/or U.S. contemporary artistic scene.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"><b>FOR TOURING GRANTS<\/b> <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"15\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;134224900&quot;:true,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Priority will be given to projects presented sequentially at a minimum of two distinct venues within the United States (applicants must provide letters of commitment).<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"15\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;134224900&quot;:true,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">For a series or large-scale productions, the application can be considered for a single venue.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><!-- \/.accordion__body richtext-entry -->\n\t\t\t<\/div><!-- \/.accordion__section -->\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion__section\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion__head\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#\" aria-label=\"Toggle accordion\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>FUNDING DETAILS  <\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ico\"><\/div><!-- \/.ico -->\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><!-- \/.accordion__head -->\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion__body richtext-entry\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Creative and Touring Grants support up to <\/span>50% of project costs<span data-contrast=\"auto\">, covering expenses such as housing, per diem, travel, visa fees, and equipment rentals related to the production, with the following limits:\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"15\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;134224900&quot;:true,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">$20,000 maximum for Creative Grants\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"15\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;134224900&quot;:true,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">$15,000 maximum for Touring Grants\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"15\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;134224900&quot;:true,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Grants cannot cover operating and front-of-the-house expenses of the presenting organization.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"15\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;134224900&quot;:true,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Grants cannot support publications, the production or presentation of dance films, or teaching residences.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"15\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;134224900&quot;:true,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">The budget must include artist fees.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><!-- \/.accordion__body richtext-entry -->\n\t\t\t<\/div><!-- \/.accordion__section -->\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion__section\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion__head\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#\" aria-label=\"Toggle accordion\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>APPLICATION TIMELINE\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ico\"><\/div><!-- \/.ico -->\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><!-- \/.accordion__head -->\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion__body richtext-entry\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The application platform opens on December 11, 2024, and closes on February 9, 2025, at 11:59PM EST. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The application consists of narrative questions and supplemental materials, including artistic project details, a detailed budget, proof of nonprofit status, outreach activities, communication plan, and additional documents, such as letters of engagement from presenting partners and related project texts.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">February 2025: Applications will be screened for eligibility by Villa Albertine staff.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>March 2025: Eligible projects are evaluated by a peer artistic committee comprised of French and American performing arts professionals.<\/p>\n<p>End of April 2025: Results will be announced.<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><!-- \/.accordion__body richtext-entry -->\n\t\t\t<\/div><!-- \/.accordion__section -->\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion__section\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion__head\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#\" aria-label=\"Toggle accordion\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>FAQs<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ico\"><\/div><!-- \/.ico -->\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><!-- \/.accordion__head -->\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion__body richtext-entry\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong><span class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW176434850 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW176434850 BCX0\">What is FUSED?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW176434850 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW176434850 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW82830726 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW82830726 BCX0\">FUSED is a program <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW82830726 BCX0\">of Villa Albertine in partnership with Albertine Foundation <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW82830726 BCX0\">that provides grants to non<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW82830726 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW82830726 BCX0\">profit organizations supporting contemporary dance projects between France and the United States.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW82830726 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><span class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW174985101 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW174985101 BCX0\">What are the deadlines?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW174985101 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW257019650 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW257019650 BCX0\">The application platform opens on December 11, 2024, and closes on February 9, 2025, at 11:59PM EST. Projects must<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW257019650 BCX0\">tak<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW257019650 BCX0\">e<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW257019650 BCX0\"> place between<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW257019650 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW257019650 BCX0\"> May 1<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW257019650 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun Superscript SCXW257019650 BCX0\" data-fontsize=\"12\">st<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW257019650 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW257019650 BCX0\">, 2025, <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW257019650 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW257019650 BCX0\">and <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW257019650 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW257019650 BCX0\">August 31, 2026.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW257019650 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><span class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW267454706 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW267454706 BCX0\">Can <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW267454706 BCX0\">you<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW267454706 BCX0\">present <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW267454706 BCX0\">my performance?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW267454706 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW67687405 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW67687405 BCX0\">Our organizations are<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW67687405 BCX0\"> not <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW67687405 BCX0\">p<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW67687405 BCX0\">r<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW67687405 BCX0\">esenters<\/span> <\/span><span class=\"TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW67687405 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW67687405 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW67687405 BCX0\">nor do we <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW67687405 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW67687405 BCX0\">have<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW67687405 BCX0\">performance<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW67687405 BCX0\"> spaces<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW67687405 BCX0\">.<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW67687405 BCX0\">However, we<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW67687405 BCX0\">facilitate<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW67687405 BCX0\">and initiate <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW67687405 BCX0\">connections between French and American professionals<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW67687405 BCX0\">.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW67687405 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><span class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW183191066 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW183191066 BCX0\">I want to present a production for<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW183191066 BCX0\"> a<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW183191066 BCX0\">young audience. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW183191066 BCX0\">Is<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW183191066 BCX0\"> my project <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW183191066 BCX0\">eligible?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW183191066 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW184594707 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW184594707 BCX0\">Yes, as long as it meets the program&#8217;s criteria <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW184594707 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW184594707 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW184594707 BCX0\">above<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW184594707 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW184594707 BCX0\">. The FUSED program does not differentiate projects based on<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW184594707 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW184594707 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW184594707 BCX0\"> a<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW184594707 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW184594707 BCX0\"> target audience.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW184594707 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><span class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW169430981 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW169430981 BCX0\">W<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW169430981 BCX0\">ill <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW169430981 BCX0\">you organize <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW169430981 BCX0\">my <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW169430981 BCX0\">U<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW169430981 BCX0\">.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW169430981 BCX0\">S<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW169430981 BCX0\">.<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW169430981 BCX0\">tour<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW169430981 BCX0\">?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW169430981 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW114097340 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW114097340 BCX0\">No, Villa Albertine<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW114097340 BCX0\"> and Albertine Foundation<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW114097340 BCX0\"> do not organize U.S. tours. However, if a U.S. presenter is interested in your performance, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW114097340 BCX0\">our program officer<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW114097340 BCX0\"> can help them connect with potential partners.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW114097340 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><span class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW244782582 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW244782582 BCX0\">I am a U.S. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW244782582 BCX0\">presenter<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW244782582 BCX0\">interested in a <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW244782582 BCX0\">French <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW244782582 BCX0\">production. C<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW244782582 BCX0\">an<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW244782582 BCX0\">you<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW244782582 BCX0\"> provide<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW244782582 BCX0\">information about <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW244782582 BCX0\">performances available for <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW244782582 BCX0\">touring?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW244782582 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW207151655 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW207151655 BCX0\">Yes<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW207151655 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW207151655 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW207151655 BCX0\">, <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW207151655 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW207151655 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW207151655 BCX0\">p<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW207151655 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW207151655 BCX0\">lease <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW207151655 BCX0\">contact<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW207151655 BCX0\">the program officer who will<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW207151655 BCX0\">be happy <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW207151655 BCX0\">to <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW207151655 BCX0\">ass<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW207151655 BCX0\">ist<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW207151655 BCX0\"> you in navigating <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW207151655 BCX0\">the <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW207151655 BCX0\">French cr<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW207151655 BCX0\">eative landscape. <\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW207151655 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><span class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW59142041 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW59142041 BCX0\">I am the producer of <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW59142041 BCX0\">a French<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW59142041 BCX0\"> dance<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW59142041 BCX0\">production<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW59142041 BCX0\">, can I <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW59142041 BCX0\">apply?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW59142041 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW171100828 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW171100828 BCX0\">Except in specific cases (to be discussed with the program officer prior to applying), companies are ineligible. The program is intended for performance venues, festivals, and institutions that invite artists.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW171100828 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><span class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW93233898 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW93233898 BCX0\">I am a France-based artist with <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW93233898 BCX0\">a creative project that requires research in the U<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW93233898 BCX0\">.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW93233898 BCX0\">S. Can I apply for a FUSED grant?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW93233898 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW246505428 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW246505428 BCX0\">No, FUSED is not designed for research projects<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW246505428 BCX0\">. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW246505428 BCX0\">Howev<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW246505428 BCX0\">er<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW246505428 BCX0\">, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW246505428 BCX0\">w<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW246505428 BCX0\">e<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW246505428 BCX0\"> encourage you to explore our Villa Albertine residency program <\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW246505428 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/villa-albertine.org\/va\/professionals\/general-call-for-applications-2026-residencies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"FieldRange SCXW246505428 BCX0\"><span class=\"TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW246505428 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW246505428 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW246505428 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">here<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a>\u00a0<span class=\"TextRun SCXW246505428 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW246505428 BCX0\">and apply if it aligns with your project.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW246505428 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><span class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW235338517 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW235338517 BCX0\">I am a U<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW235338517 BCX0\">.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW235338517 BCX0\">S<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW235338517 BCX0\">.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW235338517 BCX0\">&#8211;<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW235338517 BCX0\">based choreographer<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW235338517 BCX0\">,<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW235338517 BCX0\"> and <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW235338517 BCX0\">a <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW235338517 BCX0\">major <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW235338517 BCX0\">French festival<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW235338517 BCX0\"> wants to <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW235338517 BCX0\">present<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW235338517 BCX0\"> my work. Shoul<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW235338517 BCX0\">d I apply?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW235338517 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW234761502 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW234761502 BCX0\">Congratulations! While you cannot apply directly, the French festival may be eligible. Encourage them to reach out to us for guidance.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW234761502 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><span class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW2892787 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW2892787 BCX0\">We are a U.S. dance company inviting a French choreographer for a new creation. Can we apply?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW2892787 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW225787884 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW225787884 BCX0\">Yes, you may apply for a Creative Grant.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW225787884 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><span class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW51766810 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW51766810 BCX0\">We are a group of American venues presenting a Fr<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW51766810 BCX0\">ance<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW51766810 BCX0\">-based artist. Which one of us should <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW51766810 BCX0\">apply?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW51766810 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW198227927 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW198227927 BCX0\">While there&#8217;s no one-size-fits-all answer, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW198227927 BCX0\">the venue managing visas, travel, and set transportation is typically the main applicant. Alternatively, multiple partners can apply, provided each clearly outlines their financial contributions in the \u201cshared costs\u201d table.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW198227927 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><span class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW115292470 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW115292470 BCX0\">I am a <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW115292470 BCX0\">French <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW115292470 BCX0\">choreographer<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW115292470 BCX0\">working with <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW115292470 BCX0\">American<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW115292470 BCX0\"> dance studen<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW115292470 BCX0\">ts<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW115292470 BCX0\">. Can <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW115292470 BCX0\">I apply to <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW115292470 BCX0\">FUSED?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW115292470 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW148000266 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW148000266 BCX0\">FUSED does not support teaching<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW148000266 BCX0\">&#8211;<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW148000266 BCX0\"> or student-focused creative projects. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW148000266 BCX0\">However, collaborations between French and U.S. choreographers may be eligible, depending on the project and lead organization.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW148000266 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><span class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW237051042 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW237051042 BCX0\">If awarded a grant, can <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW237051042 BCX0\">you<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW237051042 BCX0\"> help with visa applications for the artists involved?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW237051042 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW159723642 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW159723642 BCX0\">No, visa applications must be processed through the <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW159723642 BCX0\">appropriate U.S.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW159723642 BCX0\"> agencies. While Villa Albertine <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW159723642 BCX0\">and Albertine Foundation <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW159723642 BCX0\">cannot handle the applications directly, we can recommend attorneys who specialize in artist visas.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW159723642 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><span class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW44229511 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW44229511 BCX0\">I want to present multiple works by the same artist but <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW44229511 BCX0\">don\u2019t<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW44229511 BCX0\"> have other U.S. venues as partners. Can I apply?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW44229511 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW193289538 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW193289538 BCX0\">Yes, you can apply. If your venue focuses on presenting multiple works by the same French artist within a specific <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW193289538 BCX0\">timeframe<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW193289538 BCX0\">, the project is eligible for <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW193289538 BCX0\">a <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW193289538 BCX0\">touring<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW193289538 BCX0\">g<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW193289538 BCX0\">rant.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW193289538 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><span class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW207658278 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW207658278 BCX0\">Can I apply if <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW207658278 BCX0\">additional<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW207658278 BCX0\"> partners <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW207658278 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW207658278 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW207658278 BCX0\">join <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW207658278 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW207658278 BCX0\">after the deadline?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW207658278 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW113985856 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW113985856 BCX0\">Yes, as long as you meet the requirements when applying.<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW113985856 BCX0\">Additional<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW113985856 BCX0\"> partners can join at a later stage.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW113985856 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><span class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW28007089 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW28007089 BCX0\">Where can I find examples of past FUSED-funded projects?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW28007089 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW226734554 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW226734554 BCX0\">You can view a list of past grantees <\/span><\/span><span class=\"FieldRange SCXW226734554 BCX0\"><span class=\"TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW226734554 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW226734554 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW226734554 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\"><a href=\"https:\/\/villa-albertine.org\/va\/professionals\/announcing-the-2024-fused-grantees\/\">here<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><span class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW225316986 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW225316986 BCX0\">Why <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW225316986 BCX0\">doesn\u2019t<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW225316986 BCX0\"> FUSED support theater or circus disciplines?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW225316986 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW84859021 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW84859021 BCX0\">Villa Albertine<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW84859021 BCX0\"> and Albertine Foundation<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW84859021 BCX0\">ha<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW84859021 BCX0\">ve<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW84859021 BCX0\"> a separate program for contemporary theater, puppetry, circus, and street theater. Learn more about THEATER &amp; NEW FORMS <\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW84859021 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/villa-albertine.org\/va\/?post_type=app_professional&amp;p=1058200&amp;preview=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"FieldRange SCXW84859021 BCX0\"><span class=\"TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW84859021 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW84859021 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW84859021 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">here.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><span class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW144019312 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW144019312 BCX0\">Why <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW144019312 BCX0\">are the calculations on the <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW144019312 BCX0\">provided budget worksheet<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW144019312 BCX0\"> not functioning<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW144019312 BCX0\">?\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW144019312 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW144019312 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW98961286 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW98961286 BCX0\">Only <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW98961286 BCX0\">numbers <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW98961286 BCX0\">should be<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW98961286 BCX0\"> entered in the cells highlighted in red. If any words, symbols, or other characters are included in these cells, the calculations will not work. 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