- The program is open to all U.S. and French non-profit presenting institutions as applicants.

- The institution must be a presenter, such as a theatre or festival, with a clear financial commitment towards the project (individual performer or company).

- Application from individual artists, even represented by an operating foundation, will not be accepted.

U.S. non-profit presenting institutions can apply for a project with French choreographers/performers in the US (presentation of a French dance production, residency of the French choreographer/performer).
- the artist should be appearing in the US for the first time or should be showing new or rarely seen work in the US
- the artist may be an emerging artist or may already be more established in his or her career, as long as the project is original and innovative
- the U.S. institution must bring significant support

French non-profit institutions can apply for a project with a U.S. choreographer/performer in France (presentation of an U.S. dance production, residency of the choreographer/performer)
- the artist should be appearing in France for the first time or should be showing new or rarely seen work in France
- the artist may be an emerging artist or may already be more established in his or her career, as long as the project is original
and innovative
- the French institution must bring significant support
note: the artist may be of a nationality other than American or French but must have at least five years of resident status.

Deadline for applications is February 1st, 2012
for projects starting after June 1st, 2012 through August of 2013.
The application form for request of funding is available on the following sites:

For French institutions presenting US artists:
The Application is available for Download [word].
Contact: performingarts@facecouncil.org or
Nicole.birmann@diplomatie.gouv.fr

For U.S. institutions presenting French artists:
Website: www.nefa.org for applications.
Contact: snash@nefa.org

Send by MAIL before February 1st, 2012 to:
Nicole Birmann Bloom, FUSED / Theater and Dance Office
Cultural Services of the French Embassy / FACE
972, Fifth Avenue
New York, NY 10075

1 - The Application Form (2 Pages).

2 - The Summary of Project / Narrative Questions (No more than 5 pages):
- Describe how the artist/company was selected and detail any prior history working together. Note whether or not the artist/company has appeared or toured before in the U.S. and in what capacity.
- Describe the goals and activities of the engagement, including any performances and residency activities that will take place. List works to be performed/developed (if known) and note opportunities for exchange with local artists and communities.
- Describe the impact this cultural exchange will make on the artist/company, your organization, and/or the local community.
- Describe the promotion, marketing, and any audience development plans for the project.

3 Annexes:
- Proof of the nonprofit status (eg. 501-C3 form).
- Information about the presenting theater / venue.
- Video sample on DVD or photos.

Important Criteria:
The residency or presentation should make a significant impact on the artist, organization or community.

Incomplete applications will not be considered.
For return of your materials, a fully self-addressed stamped envelope must accompany the application. FUSED is a program of FACE, in partnership with the Cultural Services of the French Embassy in the U.S. and the New England Foundation for the Arts / National Dance Project (NEFA/NDP) and is made possible by the Florence Gould Foundation and the Institut Français.