Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs
The U.S. Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs offers grants for international exchange programs and cultural initiatives.
Fund Your Next Project: Grants for US Institutions
US educational institutions can apply to host a prestigious five-week leadership program for promising European students. This funding supports academic coursework, leadership development, and cultural exchange activities.
Fund Your Egyptian Students' US Education!
Egyptian undergraduate students can now study at accredited U.S. community colleges through this initiative. This program aims to bring 1,000 students from Egypt to gain valuable academic experience in the United States.
Get Paid to Tour the World with Your Music!
Professional American musicians in jazz, urban, and roots genres can get funding to tour internationally, sharing their art and representing American culture through concerts and workshops. This program offers a unique opportunity for artists to gain global exposure and engage with diverse audiences.
Fund Your Global Education Projects: Get Grants Now!
Non-profit organizations can apply to manage exchange programs that connect schools in Afghanistan and/or the Palestinian Territories with U.S. schools via the internet. These grants fund collaborative projects to enhance mutual understanding and learning.
Get Funding: Boost Your Business with Government Grants
Non-profit organizations can secure funding to run U.S.-based leadership and civic education programs for Bosnian secondary school students and teachers. This initiative aims to foster international understanding and development through impactful educational exchanges.
Fund Your Next Big Idea: Government Grant Opportunities
This grant is designed for non-profit organizations to develop and host a civic education workshop for international high school students. The goal is to equip future leaders with democratic concepts and tools for their home countries.
Unlock Global Sports Funding for Youth Programs!
Non-profit organizations can apply for funding to build and improve youth sports programs (ages 8-18) in specific countries across Africa, Asia, the Near East, and the Western Hemisphere. This initiative aims to empower young athletes globally, not train elite competitors.
Unlock Funding for Youth Leadership Programs in Algeria!
Non-profit organizations can apply for funding to recruit and lead Algerian high school students in a six-week program focused on leadership, diversity, and civic education, both in Algeria and the U.S.
Secure Grants for Student Exchange Programs
Non-profit organizations can receive funding to recruit and select host families and schools for high school students aged 15-17 from former Soviet Union countries. This program facilitates cultural exchange and leadership development.
Boost Your Business with Global Education Exchange Grants
Are you an educational institution or organization seeking to expand your global reach? This grant supports the design and implementation of institutes that deepen foreign educators' understanding of U.S. society, culture, and values.
Fund Your Study Abroad: US-Germany Youth Exchange Program
American and German youth can receive a full scholarship for a year-long academic exchange program designed to foster friendship and cultural understanding. This initiative aims to build lasting relationships and promote participants as young ambassadors for US-German relations.
Fund Your STEM Exchange Program: TechGirls Central Asia
Non-profit organizations can apply for funding to host a four-week U.S. exchange program for 25 Central Asian high school girls interested in technology and STEM. This program empowers young women to pursue tech careers through hands-on learning and community projects.
Unlock Funding for ASEAN Business Leaders!
This program offers mid-level emerging leaders from ASEAN countries a unique opportunity to gain professional skills and build partnerships through a U.S. exchange program. Secure funding for a transformative five-to-six-week fellowship, including a four-week tailored placement with a U.S. organization.
Get Grants for International Youth Sports Programs!
U.S. non-profit organizations can get funding to manage sports exchange projects that empower underserved youth and coaches globally. These programs use sports to build leadership, promote tolerance, and foster community impact.
Fund Your Impact: Global Education & Exchange Grants
This grant supports organizations that provide English language education and U.S. cultural exchange to underserved youth in developing countries. Funding aims to boost students' future opportunities and foster international understanding.
Get Funding: Grow Your Business with YSEALI Fellowship!
US institutions and non-profits can design and implement fellowship programs for young Southeast Asian leaders focused on civic engagement, environmental issues, or social entrepreneurship. This initiative aims to foster collaboration and development across the region.
Get Grants for Youth Leadership & Global Impact Programs
Non-profit organizations with experience in international exchanges can apply for funding to host U.S. youth leadership programs that align with foreign policy goals. This grant supports dynamic and adaptable programs responding to global needs.
Get Funding for Your English Teaching Program!
This program offers funding for foreign English teaching professionals seeking professional development through online courses, webinars, and virtual exchange. Enhance your teaching skills with cutting-edge virtual learning opportunities.
Get Funding: Youth English & Social Media Programs
This grant supports workshops for youth leaders in English teaching and social media for civil society. It's designed for organizations running ECA-funded high school exchange programs.
Unlock Funding for African Leaders & Business Growth
This program supports the Mandela Washington Fellowship, a prestigious initiative designed to empower young African leaders and foster stronger U.S.-Africa ties. Funding is available for organizations to implement this fellowship, driving economic growth and good governance across Africa.