This federal Project Grant award of $851,064.00 was provided by the Department of State's Bureau of Intelligence and Research under the Program for Study of Eastern Europe and the Independent States of the Former Soviet Union (CFDA 19.300). The grant was awarded on September 30, 2024 to the non-profit organization American Councils for International Education: ACTR/ACCELS, Inc. to enhance American knowledge of Central and Eastern Europe and the former U.S.S.R. through advanced research, language training, and academic exchange programs. The organization has extensive experience administering federal grants and contracts focused on facilitating educational and cultural exchanges, strengthening language skills, and fostering leadership development to support U.S. foreign policy goals. This funding will enable American Councils to continue delivering a variety of educational and exchange initiatives, such as the Future Leaders Exchange (FLEX) program, the Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study (YES) program, and the Critical Language Scholarship program, which promote mutual understanding between the United States and countries in the targeted regions.
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