Have you been invited to perform at a festival outside the United States? USArtists International (USAI) is a grant program run by Mid Atlantic Arts that supports in-person and virtual performances by American artists from across the US at engagements at international festivals and global presenting arts marketplaces outside of the United States. The program funds individuals and ensembles across all performing arts practices and disciplines, providing grants of up to $18,000 toward eligible expenses. New this year, non-festival performance engagements in select Latin American countries are eligible for funding. Review program guidelines to confirm eligibility.

Since it was established in 2006, USAI has helped fund more than 960 companies’ performances in 94 countries! Applicants that are not a 501(c)(3) nonprofit can apply using a fiscal sponsor with nonprofit status. 

There are two upcoming application deadlines:

November 30, 2022
For this round, eligible engagements must happen between March 15, 2023 and March 14, 2024. 

March 29, 2023
For this round, eligible engagements must happen between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024. 

Learn more here.