Description
The U.S. Embassy in Buenos Aires is seeking a grant administrator to support a program for 12 Binational Centers (BNCs) in Argentina. The selected recipient will administer $57,000 in subawards to BNCs, ensuring compliance with U.S. government grant regulations and advancing shared U.S.-Argentina cultural and educational objectives. The program aims to strengthen the institutional capacity, connectivity, and national impact of Argentina's BNC network through centralized administration, technological modernization, and enhanced cultural programming. Key objectives include modernizing technological capacity, expanding access to cultural and educational programming, and promoting collaboration across the network. The expected outcome is improved operational efficiency and coordination, enhanced technological capacity, expanded audience reach and engagement, and increased quality and impact of cultural programming.
• The program will support the establishment or designation of an administrative entity to coordinate and strengthen a national network of BNCs across Argentina.
• The selected administrator will provide strategic, operational, and technical support to the BNC network.
• The program will support limited cultural and educational programming that leverages new technologies to expand access to U.S.-focused content, promote mutual understanding, and engage broader audiences throughout Argentina.
• Activities may include virtual exchanges, speaker series, digital cultural programming, and collaborative initiatives across BNCs.
• The project audience includes current and prospective students enrolled in English language and cultural programs, educators, cultural practitioners, and institutional partners affiliated with BNCs, as well as youth and young professionals interested in U.S. culture, education, and exchange opportunities.