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 International Student Exchange Program!
Seeking funding to send American high school students abroad to countries with significant Muslim populations for academic study and cultural immersion. This program supports recruitment, selection, and program costs for impactful exchange experiences.
Unlock Funding: Scholarships for Timor Leste & South Pacific
Non-profit organizations can apply to manage academic exchange programs for students from Timor Leste and the South Pacific. This funding supports student recruitment, placement, travel, and academic study in the U.S.
Fund Your Journalism Partnership: $900K Available!
Journalists from the U.S. and Pakistan can apply for funding to build cross-cultural relationships and enhance professional skills. This program aims to strengthen ties between the two nations through collaborative media initiatives.
Funded Teacher Training for Global Reach: Up to $900K
Universities with graduate TESOL programs can receive up to $900,000 to develop an online program that boosts English teaching skills for educators worldwide. This funding supports online courses, a U.S. exchange program, and ongoing professional development for 250-350 teachers.
Unlock Funding for Your Film or Museum Project!
Are you an emerging or mid-career documentary filmmaker or an Iraqi museum specialist? This program offers funding for short residency and training programs in the U.S. to enhance your skills and projects.
Get $800K for Arts & Youth Programs
Creative artists and organizations can receive funding for international exchange programs focused on hip hop or community arts incubation. These initiatives aim to foster collaboration, build entrepreneurial skills, and engage youth in addressing community issues.
Fund Your Educational Programs: $750K Grant
Accredited U.S. post-secondary institutions can receive up to $750,000 to develop and deliver online English language teaching professional development courses and workshops for international educators.
Fund Your Next Big Idea: Alumni Grants Available!
U.S. non-profit organizations can apply to run international exchange seminars for U.S. alumni, with an opportunity for participants to receive up to $10,000 in small grants for their projects. This program aims to foster networking and dialogue among alumni to support U.S. foreign policy priorities.
Win $750K for Youth Leadership & Global Programs!
Non-profit organizations and educational institutions can receive funding to host a summer institute for 55 American and European teenagers focused on transatlantic relations and leadership. The program also supports alumni follow-on projects in their home communities.
Get Up To $720K for International Student Leadership Programs
U.S. academic institutions can receive funding to host international student leaders from Southeast Asia, focusing on civic engagement, environmental issues, or social entrepreneurship. These grants support a five-week immersive program including educational study tours.
Unlock Funding for Educational Programs in Eurasia & Central Asia!
Non-profit organizations can secure funding to establish or enhance EducationUSA advising services in Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova, Russia, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan. This grant supports providing students with accurate information and guidance on educational opportunities in the U.S.
Unlock Funding for Youth Leadership & Civic Programs!
Non-profit organizations can receive funding to host Mexican high school students for a transformative summer exchange program focused on civic education and community leadership. Support the development of young leaders and their impactful service projects both in the U.S. and their home communities.
Get Funding for Youth Leadership Programs!
Non-profit organizations can receive up to $570,000 to host exchange programs for Burmese teenagers and educators focused on civic education and community leadership. This program aims to foster leadership skills and community engagement for participants.
Unlock $570K for Youth Tech Programs!
Non-profit organizations can apply to run a U.S.-based exchange program for high school girls from the Middle East and North Africa, focusing on technology education and career empowerment. This funding supports a three-to-four-week summer program designed to foster advanced tech study and reinforce skills back home.
Funded Youth Tech Camps for Global Engagement
Non-profit organizations can receive funding to host immersive technology camps for secondary school students, fostering digital literacy and cross-cultural understanding. This initiative aims to equip young people with essential tech skills and promote community engagement through international exchange.
Get Up To $500K for International Education Programs!
U.S. community college consortia can apply to fund a four-month exchange program for Indonesian vocational and technical educators, focusing on professional development and cultural immersion. This initiative aims to foster international cooperation and enhance educational expertise, with an estimated total award of $500,000.
Fund Your Youth Program: Grants Up To $500,000!
Non-profit organizations can receive funding to run exchange programs that empower young leaders in civic education and community service. This grant supports international and domestic travel for youth and adult participants focused on building mutual understanding and leadership skills.
Get $500K for International Visual Arts Projects
U.S. organizations with expertise in visual arts and international programming can receive funding to support U.S. Embassy-sponsored visual arts initiatives abroad. This program aims to foster goodwill, engage foreign audiences, and showcase American culture through artistic exchanges.
Grant: Fund Business Growth in Sub-Saharan Africa
Non-profit organizations can apply for funding to host professional development workshops focused on business, civic leadership, and public management for young African leaders and their mentees. This program aims to foster collaboration, technology adoption, and innovation within sub-Saharan Africa.
Fund Your Summer Travel Program: $465K Available!
U.S. non-profit organizations can secure up to $465,000 to provide Summer Work Travel scholarships to international university students. This funding aims to foster cultural exchange and work experience opportunities abroad.