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Implementation of the FY 2026 American Music Mentorship Program (AMMP)

This opportunity seeks an experienced organization to implement the FY 2026 American Music Mentorship Program (AMMP) for the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA). - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), Cultural Programs Division - Program Overview: - Cooperative agreement to manage a mentorship exchange pairing up to 20 international mid-career music industry professionals with U.S. music industry mentors - Includes a two-week U.S. residency (in Los Angeles or New York), monthly virtual mentoring sessions over 10–12 months, and a one-week outbound exchange for up to 10 U.S. mentors overseas - Activities include workshops, site visits, networking, and professional development - Services Requested: - Full program management: logistics, activity coordination, stakeholder communication, and compliance with ECA performance monitoring and reporting (MODE Framework) - Data collection and reporting on participant outcomes, including demographics, skills development, and alumni engagement - Unique Requirements: - Applicants must have at least four years of experience conducting international exchange programs - Demonstrated capacity for complex logistics and stakeholder management - Compliance with NOFO and Proposal Submission Instructions, including robust performance monitoring and reporting - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named, as this is a service-based mentorship and exchange program - Estimated funding is approximately $700,000 for one award, with potential renewal for two additional years

Description

The FY 2026 American Music Mentorship Program (AMMP) cooperative agreement will implement a mentorship exchange pairing international mid-career music industry professionals who manage, produce, distribute, and promote music with U.S. music industry mentors. The program aims to strengthen music industry infrastructure and create pathways that expand global market access for American music. Participants from three to five countries will engage in a two-week U.S. residency followed by monthly virtual sessions over 10 to 12 months, with an outbound component sending U.S. mentors overseas. The award recipient will manage program logistics, coordinate activities, and facilitate mentorship exchanges in collaboration with the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs and a private sector partner.

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