Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs
The U.S. Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs offers grants for international exchange programs and cultural initiatives.
Unlock Funding for Youth Exchange Programs!
Non-profit organizations can receive funding to administer educational enhancement programs for German youth participating in the Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange (CBYX) program. This grant supports engaging civic education workshops and activities, fostering German-American friendship and lasting relationships.
Get Funding for International Exchange Programs!
Nonprofits can secure grants to host international high school students, fostering cultural exchange and strengthening U.S. foreign policy. These funds support the placement and academic year experience for future leaders from European and Eurasian countries.
Get Funding to Expand Global Education Programs
Non-profit organizations can secure funding to administer and manage the English Language Fellow Program, sending U.S. educators overseas and bringing international educators to the U.S. to enhance English teaching capacity and foster global understanding.
Boost Your Business: International Exchange Program Funding
This program offers funding to organizations that can host emerging leaders from around the world for professional exchange visits to the U.S. Showcase American innovation and build global connections to support U.S. foreign policy.
Grant Funding for Youth Leadership Programs
Non-profit organizations can receive funding to run three-week exchanges for youth and adults focused on civic education and leadership. This program aims to foster community service and leadership development, with follow-on projects supported in home communities.
Fund Your Cross-Cultural Fellowship Program!
Non-profit organizations can get funding to run professional fellowship programs that build stronger U.S.-Turkish relations. This initiative supports young leaders in developing grassroots projects addressing shared economic, environmental, social, and political issues.
Get Funding to Boost Cultural Exchange Programs
Non-profits and organizations can secure funding to recruit, select, and manage international secondary school students participating in cultural exchange programs. This grant supports initiatives that foster mutual understanding and expose U.S. communities to Eurasian cultures.
Get Funding for Global Leadership Exchange Programs
US non-profit organizations can secure funding to develop tailored exchange programs for emerging global leaders in government, business, and civil society. This initiative supports US foreign policy by fostering international collaboration and addressing key global priorities.
Win Grants for Global Sports & Social Impact
U.S. non-profits can get funding to run mentorship programs connecting American sports leaders with international emerging leaders in sports for social change. This program supports women, people with disabilities, and promotes democratic values and equality through sports.
Unlock Arctic Business Growth: Indigenous Exchange Program
Indigenous leaders and entrepreneurs from Alaska, Canada, and Greenland can apply to join a program fostering regional cooperation and commercial ties. This initiative supports sustainable economic development, climate action, and health initiatives through collaborative exchange projects.
Unlock Global Opportunities: Language Study Funding
This program funds U.S. undergraduate and graduate students to study critical foreign languages overseas or virtually, enhancing national security and economic prosperity. It's designed to boost Americans' language skills in strategic regions worldwide.
Unlock Funding for Global Education Initiatives
U.S. non-profits and universities can apply to manage a six-week exchange program for Indonesian higher education leaders. This grant supports fostering international collaboration in educational development and administration.
Fund Your Business Growth with Global Opportunities
This program offers funding to support global English language learning initiatives and teacher development, aiming to empower future leaders and strengthen international educational partnerships. Businesses involved in education, cultural exchange, or training can apply to expand their reach and impact.
Global Music Growth: Fund Your International Mentorship
This program offers U.S.-based mentorship residencies for mid-career international music industry professionals. The goal is to bolster music ecosystems worldwide by providing skills, networks, and industry access through expert guidance.
Get Funding for Youth Exchange Programs!
This grant is for organizations looking to foster engagement between young people in the Middle East/North Africa and the United States through virtual exchange programs. Funds will support initiatives focused on civic engagement, women's empowerment, climate action, language learning, and digital literacy.
Get Funding for International Leadership Programs!
U.S. non-profit organizations can apply to design and implement leadership institutes for young women from around the world. This program aims to deepen participants' understanding of U.S. society and develop their leadership skills through academic residencies and study tours.
Unlock Funding for Creative Media Projects!
Are you a U.S. non-profit organization focused on empowering global media creators? This grant supports professional development for international film and TV makers, enhancing their skills and boosting local creative economies.
Unlock Global Partnerships: Fund Your Business Program
This grant supports U.S. non-profit organizations and educational institutions in developing and administering a program that brings emerging leaders from Southeast Asia to the U.S. for professional development and exchanges, fostering innovation and economic empowerment.
Fund Your Business Growth: Africa-US Leadership Initiative
This program funds U.S. organizations to host and train approximately 700 emerging African leaders for six-week institutes focused on business, civic engagement, or public management. The goal is to foster stronger Africa-U.S. ties and prepare these leaders for future roles.
Get Funding for Youth Leadership & Transatlantic Programs
Non-profit organizations and educational institutions can apply to host a 4-week U.S. program for European and American teenagers focused on leadership and transatlantic relations. This grant supports youth development and community activism initiatives.