When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due July 6, 2026.

What is the budget for this RFP?

The published budget is $1,320,000.

It was issued by U.S. Department Of State, Bureau Of Educational And Cultural Affairs. The work is located in Washington, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Arts and cultural exchange program specialist. Experience managing international creative industry initiatives. Expertise in emerging technology sectors such as AI, VR, AR, and MR. Strong network in new media, interactive media, and creative technology communities. Capability to support U.S. market development and global partnership building. Experience working with government or public-sector cultural programs.

Creative Tech Exchange Services (Due July 6, 2026)

Overview

Arts, Culture & Sports

Washington, United StatesPosted: May 8th, 2026Deadline: July 6th, 2026

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SUMMARY

Solicitation for services supporting an international creative technology exchange program linking U.S. creatives and technologists with global peers. The initiative emphasizes AI, immersive media, and innovation-driven growth across the creative industries.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must be a U.S. not-for-profit organization, think tank, civil society/non-governmental organization, or educational institution
Must have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) issued via SAM.gov
Must have a valid registration in SAM.gov
Must demonstrate at least four years of experience in conducting international exchanges
Must be registered with the U.S. Department of State’s MyGrants system
Must comply with all requirements stated in the NOFO and Proposal Submission Instructions (PSI)

BUDGET

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$1,320,000

CONTRACT DURATION

18 months

TIMELINE

Application Deadline: July 6th, 2026

Anticipated Award Date: September 1st, 2026

CONTACTS

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Issuing Agency

U.S. Department Of State, Bureau Of Educational And Cultural Affairs

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DESCRIPTION

The buyer is seeking a vendor to provide creative tech exchange services for a new international arts exchange program focused on the intersection of the arts and emerging technologies, particularly artificial intelligence. The program is intended to connect U.S. creative professionals and technologists with international peers in order to support collaboration, innovation, and global engagement.

The scope includes disciplines such as architecture, creative coding and gaming, fashion, graphic design, music, and immersive art including virtual reality, augmented reality, and mixed reality. Film and television are specifically excluded. The initiative is designed to position the United States as a global leader in AI and advanced technology through the creative industries while promoting private-sector-led technological growth.

The program also aims to expand global markets for U.S. creative professionals and industries, protect free expression, advance American innovation in digital creative environments, and enhance workforce readiness and U.S. economic competitiveness in the creative sector. New media and interactive media practitioners are identified as relevant participants.

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Frequently asked questions

When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due July 6, 2026.
What is the budget for this RFP?: The published budget is $1,320,000.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by U.S. Department Of State, Bureau Of Educational And Cultural Affairs. The work is located in Washington, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Arts and cultural exchange program specialist
Experience managing international creative industry initiatives
Expertise in emerging technology sectors such as AI, VR, AR, and MR
Strong network in new media, interactive media, and creative technology communities
Capability to support U.S. market development and global partnership building
Experience working with government or public-sector cultural programs

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