U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs Grants

Open U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs grants

• Annual Program Statement for Public Diplomacy Small Grants

  Up to $50Kopen

  Supports projects that promote public understanding of science and STEM topics, particularly with an international engagement component. Match reason...

  discover:science researchfit_score:1

• Ukraine Cultural Heritage Response Initiative - Resilience Building Component (UCHRI-RBC)

  Deadline: Nov 2, 2026open

  Ukraine Cultural Heritage Response Initiative - Resilience Building Component (UCHRI-RBC) is a grant from the U.S. Department of State Bureau of Educa...

  cultural_preservationarts_educationinternational_developmentukrainecultural heritage

• Fulbright Program – Indonesia (for U.S. citizens to Indonesia)

  open

  Fulbright Program – Indonesia (for U.S. citizens to Indonesia) is sponsored by U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. G...

  education_researchinternational_developmentfulbrightindonesiacultural exchange

• Community Engagement Exchange (CEE) Program

  open

  Community Engagement Exchange (CEE) Program is sponsored by U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. The CEE Program equi...

  community_developmentyouth_developmentcivil_rightsinternational_developmentcommunity engagement

• Youth Ambassadors Program with South America

  open

  Youth Ambassadors Program with South America is sponsored by U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. This program provid...

  youth_developmenteducation_researchcommunity_developmentinternational_developmentyouth leadership

• Open Study/Research Award (Fulbright Program)

  open

  Open Study/Research Award (Fulbright Program) is a grant from U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs that us fulbright p...

  higher_educationinternational_developmenteducation_researcharts_educationstudy abroad

• Fulbright Program in Ukraine

  open

  Fulbright Program in Ukraine is sponsored by U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. Fulbright Program in Ukraine is a g...

  higher_educationinternational_developmenteducation_researchcultural_preservationfulbright

• Online Professional English Network (OPEN) Program

  open

  Online Professional English Network (OPEN) Program is sponsored by U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs.

  education_researchadult_educationdigital_literacyinternational_developmentprofessional development

• Special Academic Exchange Programs

  open

  Special Academic Exchange Programs is sponsored by U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. These programs support identi...

  international_developmenteducation_researchcultural_preservationacademic exchangeinternational exchange

• Youth Exchange and Study (YES) Abroad Program

  open

  Youth Exchange and Study (YES) Abroad Program is sponsored by U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. Fosters mutual und...

  youth_developmentk12_educationinternational_developmentcultural_preservationstudy abroad

• Fulbright Specialist Program (Education/International Collaboration)

  open

  Fulbright Specialist Program (Education/International Collaboration) is sponsored by U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affa...

  education_higherinternational_developmentdiplomacyhumanitiescultural_preservation

• Global Sports Mentoring Program (GSMP) on Disability Rights

  open

  Global Sports Mentoring Program (GSMP) on Disability Rights is sponsored by U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. The ...

  youth_developmentdisabilityinternational_developmenteducation_researchadaptive sports

• Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program

  open

  Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program is sponsored by U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. The Fulbright Program offers annu...

  higher_educationinternational_developmenteducation_researchcultural_preservationfaculty research

• Youth Leadership and Teacher Professional Development Program with Bosnia and Herzegovina

  open

  Youth Leadership and Teacher Professional Development Program with Bosnia and Herzegovina is sponsored by U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educatio...

  k12_educationhigher_educationyouth_development

• Cultural Property Implementation Grant 2025 Program

  open

  Cultural Property Implementation Grant 2025 Program is sponsored by U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. This opportu...

  cultural_preservationeducation_researchcultural_propertycultural_heritagecultural_preservation

• National Cultural Diplomacy Program

  open

  National Cultural Diplomacy Program is sponsored by U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. This opportunity supports mi...

  international_developmentcultural_preservationarts_educationlanguage_revitalizationcultural diplomacy

• U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation 2025 Grants Program

  open

  U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation 2025 Grants Program is sponsored by U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affai...

  higher_educationcultural_preservation

• International Disability Education and Awareness Program (IDEAS)

  open

  International Disability Education and Awareness Program (IDEAS) is sponsored by U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs....

  disabilityinternational_developmenteducation_researchadult_educationdisability inclusion

• Increase and Diversify Education Abroad for U.S. Students (IDEAS) Program

  open

  Increase and Diversify Education Abroad for U.S. Students (IDEAS) Program is sponsored by U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural...

  higher_educationdisabilityinternational_developmenteducation_researchstudy abroad

• Fulbright U.S. Student Program

  open

  Fulbright U.S. Student Program is sponsored by U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. Offers fellowships for U. S. stud...

  education_researchinternational_developmentstudy abroadresearchcultural exchange

What U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs funds

Top program areas based on GrantMind's analysis of recent U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs awards:

How to apply for U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs grants

Most U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs 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.