The Building Bridges Program will support planning and implementation of programs or projects that engage U.S.-based Muslim and non-Muslim populations in arts and culture experiences that advance relationships and understanding. Through this approach, the program's larger aim is to contribute toward a more just civil society and greater well-being among people.
Proposed projects or programs should offer engaging, immersive and interactive experiences that may be conducted in collaboration with other organizations and are tailored to the needs and interests of the specific intended audience(s). There are many ways organizations might design, structure and implement programs or projects that engage U.S.-based Muslim and non-Muslim populations through literary-, media- and/or performing arts-based experiences to foster relationships and understanding between communities. Organizations are encouraged to draw upon their core capabilities, audience knowledge and resources in the creation of their proposals.
Competitive projects may include, but are not limited to:
- Development of new programs informed by past experience of successful international artistic programming;
- Expansion of existing programs that advance Building Bridges Grants Program goals.
Grants will be selected through a competitive, peer review process. The review panel will consist of external experts in the field.