Cultural, Technical and Educational Centers

To assist various organizations identified by Congress to achieve objectives specified by Congress. As authorized by the Fulbright-Hays Act, the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) seeks to increase mutual understanding between the peopl

Assistance is provided to implement specific projects identified by Congress. Funding is provided to the Center for Cultural and Technical Interchange Between East and West (East-West Center) to promote better relations and understanding between the United States and the nations of Asia and the Pacific through cooperative study, training, and research. Scholars, students, teachers, government officials, NGO leaders, journalists and other professionals in various fields from the U.S. and the Asia Pacific region may study and carry out research, exchange ideas and views, lead and participate in seminars and training activities, take part in cultural programs, and conduct other activities primarily in support of the objectives of the Fulbright-Hays Act, as amended, and other Acts promoting the international, educational, cultural, and related activities of the United States. Funding is appropriated each fiscal year from interest and earnings credited to the Center for Middle Eastern-Western Dialogue Trust Fund for operations of the International Center for Middle Eastern-Western Dialogue (commonly referred to as the Hollings Center) which promotes dialogue, programs, and scholarships for various stakeholders to promote understanding and expand channels of communication between the United States and the Muslim world through workshops, networking opportunities, and creation of channels of collaboration across sectors and borders between opinion leaders and experts.

Organizations specifically identified by Congress in agency appropriations legislation.

Beneficiaries are those served by the organizations receiving awards.

Assistance is provided to implement specific projects identified by Congress. Funding is provided to the Center for Cultural and Technical Interchange Between East and West (East-West Center) to promote better relations and understanding between the United States and the nations of Asia and the Pacific through cooperative study, training, and research. Scholars, students, teachers, government officials, NGO leaders, journalists and other professionals in various fields from the U.S. and the Asia Pacific region may study and carry out research, exchange ideas and views, lead and participate in seminars and training activities, take part in cultural programs, and conduct other activities primarily in support of the objectives of the Fulbright-Hays Act, as amended, and other Acts promoting the international, educational, cultural, and related activities of the United States. Funding is appropriated each fiscal year from interest and earnings credited to the Center for Middle Eastern-Western Dialogue Trust Fund for operations of the International Center for Middle Eastern-Western Dialogue (commonly referred to as the Hollings Center) which promotes dialogue, programs, and scholarships for various stakeholders to promote understanding and expand channels of communication between the United States and the Muslim world through workshops, networking opportunities, and creation of channels of collaboration across sectors and borders between opinion leaders and experts.

As stated in the award solicitation documents.

Final awards cannot be made until funds have been appropriated by Congress, allocated and committed through internal Bureau procedures. Successful applicants will receive a Federal Assistance Award (FAA) from the Bureau's Grants Office. The FAA and the original proposal with subsequent modifications (if applicable) shall be the only binding authorizing document between the recipient and the U.S. Government. The FAA will be signed/validated by an authorized Grants Officer, and sent via the U.S. Department of State's MyGrants (formerly SAMS Domestic) to the recipient's responsible officer identified in the application.

Renewals are contingent upon future Congressional funding.