Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs
The U.S. Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs offers grants for international exchange programs and cultural initiatives.
Get Funding for International Student Programs
U.S. colleges and non-profit organizations can receive grants to host international student leaders from Europe for a five-week immersive program. This funding supports academic coursework, cultural experiences, community service, and educational travel to deepen understanding of American society.
Get Funding for Cultural Heritage Projects!
U.S. non-profit organizations can apply for funding to support cultural heritage preservation projects that build connections between American and international communities. This initiative offers training and resources to document and share stories of cultural heritage.
Unlock Funding for Exchange Visitor Leadership Programs
U.S. non-profit organizations can receive funding to host leadership development seminars for international exchange visitors. This program aims to enrich participants' understanding of leadership and empower them to implement impactful action plans in their home communities.
Get Grants for Tech & STEM Exchange Programs
U.S. non-profit organizations can apply to host international young women for immersive tech and STEM exchange programs in the U.S. This initiative fosters global connections and develops future leaders in technology.
Get Funding for International Exchange Programs
Non-profit organizations can secure funding to design and implement impactful two-way international exchange programs, fostering leadership development and addressing foreign policy priorities. This program supports tailored professional fellowship placements for both foreign and American participants, enhancing global connections and expertise.
Boost Your Business: Grants for Professional Development & Growth
U.S. non-profit organizations can apply to fund programs that expand opportunities for U.S. exchange alumni through professional development seminars and a small grants initiative. This funding supports networking, skill-building, and career advancement for program participants.
Unlock Funding for Southeast Asian Youth Initiatives!
U.S. educational programs are seeking proposals to fund academic fellowships for young leaders from Southeast Asia focused on civic engagement, environmental issues, or social entrepreneurship. This initiative aims to foster leadership development through immersive U.S. college experiences and study tours.
Unlock Funds for Western Hemisphere Leadership Programs
U.S. educational institutions and non-profits can receive funding to host international student leadership programs focused on civic engagement, entrepreneurship, or women's leadership. These grants support impactful exchanges designed to foster international understanding and develop future leaders.
Funded Language Study Abroad for Students!
U.S. undergraduate and graduate students can get funding to study critical foreign languages overseas or virtually through the Critical Language Scholarship Program. This initiative aims to boost national security, economic prosperity, and global understanding.
Get Funding for Youth Leadership & Diplomacy Programs!
U.S. non-profit organizations and educational institutions can apply for funding to host a four-week U.S.-based program for European and American teenagers focused on leadership, diplomacy, and community activism. This initiative aims to foster transatlantic relations and empower young adults with skills for global engagement.
Get Funding for Educator Exchange Programs
U.S. post-secondary institutions and non-profits can receive funding to host international secondary educators for immersive cultural and educational programs in the U.S. This grant supports programs designed to deepen understanding of American society, education, and culture.
Unlock Funding for Global English Education Programs
Foreign English teaching professionals and language learners can get involved in high-quality virtual professional development through online courses, webinars, and learning platforms. This program supports the development and delivery of innovative online TESOL methodology and English language learning content for global distribution.
Fund Your Global Research & Teaching Ambitions Abroad!
This program supports U.S. and international scholars and professionals to lecture and conduct research abroad, fostering academic exchange and global collaboration. Business professionals can also apply to participate in these enriching international opportunities.
Global Business Expertise: Fund Your International Projects
U.S. academics and professionals with significant experience can participate in short-term international projects to build capacity and foster global connections. This program helps specialists share their expertise overseas, strengthen institutional ties, and gain valuable international experience.
Grant for Young African Leaders: Build US Ties & Grow Continent
This program funds initiatives that bring young African leaders to the U.S. to foster leadership skills, strengthen ties between Africa and the U.S., and drive economic growth and good governance across Africa.
Get Funding for Global Youth Exchange Programs!
Are you an organization managing international student exchange? This grant supports managing recruitment, selection, and activities for both foreign and US students participating in the Future Leaders Exchange (FLEX) program, including a pilot for US students to study abroad. Funds will cover administrative costs and participant programing for the 2022-23 academic year.
Get Grants for Cultural Preservation Projects
Are you involved in preserving cultural heritage through international agreements? This grant funds projects that implement U.S. cultural property agreements or emergency import restrictions by supporting training, inventories, site security, public outreach, and sustainable livelihoods.
Funded Programs for European Student Leadership
U.S. academic institutions are invited to design and implement five-week Summer Institutes for motivated European undergraduate students or recent graduates. These programs aim to provide in-depth seminars on specific topics and conclude with a session in Washington, D.C.
Fund Your Business Growth: Global Sports Mentoring Program
Non-profit organizations can apply to host international and American sports professionals for a month-long mentorship program focused on empowering women and people with disabilities. This grant supports U.S. foreign policy by fostering global sports leadership and social inclusion through professional development exchanges.
Get Funding for Youth Sports Diplomacy Programs!
US non-profit organizations can secure funding to manage international sports exchange programs that empower underserved youth and their coaches. This initiative uses sports to build leadership, promote tolerance, and advance US foreign policy goals.