U.S. Department of State Grants

Open U.S. Department of State grants

• Annual Program Statement for U.S. Embassy (Arts Category)

  Up to $475KDeadline: Jan 1, 2099open

  A discretionary grant program under an Annual Program Statement that supports arts‑related projects advancing U. S. public diplomacy goals; the listed...

  discover:arts and culturefit_score:75

• U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP) 2026 Grants Program

  Up to $250Kopen

  U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP) 2026 Grants Program is sponsored by U.S. Department of State. This program supports the preserv...

  cultural_preservationarts_educationcommunity_developmentcultural preservationarchaeological sites

• IDEAS Grant Competition - Capacity Building Program for US Study Abroad

  Up to $50Kopen

  IDEAS Grant Competition - Capacity Building Program for US Study Abroad is a grant from the U.S. Department of State that funds institutional capacity...

  higher_educationinternational_developmentworkforce_developmentstudy abroadinternational programming

• Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) 2025

  Up to $35Kopen

  Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) 2025 is sponsored by U.S. Department of State. Supports projects led by exchange program alumni that address ...

  community_developmenteducation_researchinternational_developmentalumni engagementexchange programs

• Fulbright U.S. Student Program

  Deadline: Oct 6, 2026open

  Fulbright U.S. Student Program is sponsored by U.S. Department of State. The Fulbright U. S. Student Program provides grants for individually designed...

  higher_educationeducation_researchai_educationinternational_developmentstudy abroad

• Fulbright U.S. Student Program (AI Specialization)

  Deadline: Oct 13, 2026open

  Fulbright U.S. Student Program (AI Specialization) is a grant from the U.S. Department of State that funds international study, research, and teaching...

  artificial_intelligenceinternational_developmenthigher_educationai researchcultural exchange

• Fulbright U.S. Student Program (AI Specialization)

  Deadline: Oct 13, 2026open

  Fulbright U.S. Student Program (AI Specialization) is sponsored by U.S. Department of State. Fulbright U. S. Student Program (AI Specialization) is a ...

  ai_educationinternational_developmenthigher_educationfulbrightinternational study

• Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders

  open

  The Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders (YALI Fellowship) is a competitive program funded by the U.S. Department of State's Bureau...

  workforce_developmentyouth_developmenteconomic_developmentinternational_developmentleadership training

• Fulbright Program for U.S. Citizens in South Africa

  open

  Fulbright Program for U.S. Citizens in South Africa is sponsored by U.S. Department of State. Fulbright Program for U. S. Citizens in South Africa is ...

  international_developmenteducation_researchhigher_educationstudy abroadteaching abroad

• Support of Equity and Underserved Communities

  open

  Support of Equity and Underserved Communities is sponsored by U.S. Department of State. Proposals should demonstrate how the program will support and ...

  civil_rightscommunity_developmenteconomic_developmentimmigrant_servicesyouth_development

• U.S. Department of State Student Internship Program

  open

  U.S. Department of State Student Internship Program is a paid internship from the U.S. Department of State that provides undergraduate and graduate st...

  international_developmenteducation_researchworkforce_developmentinternshippaid internship

• U.S. Leadership in Education, Advanced Manufacturing, and Digital Skills (U.S. LEADS) Program

  open

  U.S. Leadership in Education, Advanced Manufacturing, and Digital Skills (U.S. LEADS) Program is a grant from the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of...

  workforce_developmentai_manufacturingai_educationsmall_businesseconomic_development

• Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program

  open

  Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program is a grant from U.S. Department of State that funds American undergraduate students with high fin...

  international_developmenteducation_researchhigher_educationstudy abroadinternational internship

• Iraq and Syria Region Program

  open

  Iraq and Syria Region Program is a grant from the U.S. Department of State that funds nongovernmental organizations providing humanitarian and develop...

  international_developmenteducation_researchcommunity_developmentiraqsyria

• Globalizing Your School or University Grants

  open

  Globalizing Your School or University Grants is a grant from the U.S. Department of State that funds U.S. institutions of higher education to develop ...

  higher_educationinternational_developmenteducation_researchstudy abroadinternational collaboration

• Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) Exchange Programs

  open

  Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) Exchange Programs is a grant from the U.S. Department of State that funds U.S. nonprofit organization...

  cultural_preservationinternational_developmentarts_educationexchange programscultural exchange

• The Julia Taft Refugee Fund

  open

  The Julia Taft Refugee Fund is sponsored by U.S. Department of State. The Julia Taft Refugee Fund is a U. S. Department of State Bureau of Population,...

  immigrant_serviceshuman_traffickingcivil_rightsrefugee assistancestateless persons

• Critical Language Enhancement Award (CLEA)

  open

  Critical Language Enhancement Award (CLEA) is sponsored by U.S. Department of State. Offers intensive language study opportunities to enhance Fulbrigh...

  education_researchlanguage_revitalizationlanguage studyintensive languagefulbright

• Global Innovation through Science and Technology (GIST) Initiative

  open

  Global Innovation through Science and Technology (GIST) Initiative is a U.S. Department of State program that funds entrepreneurship and science-based...

  innovationinternational_developmenteconomic_developmentsmall_businessinnovation

• Humanitarian and Disaster Response Assistance (Catholic Relief Services - CRS)

  open

  Humanitarian and Disaster Response Assistance (Catholic Relief Services - CRS) is sponsored by U.S. Department of State. The U. S. Department of State...

  emergency_managementpublic_safetyinternational_developmenthumanitarian aiddisaster response

What U.S. Department of State funds

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How to apply for U.S. Department of State grants

Most U.S. Department of State applications require: an organizational profile with mission and programs, a project proposal aligned with the funder's stated priorities, a project budget, and supporting attachments (IRS determination letter, board list, recent financials). Federal applicants additionally need a SAM.gov UEI and an active Grants.gov account.