Academic Exchange Programs - Teachers

As authorized by the Fulbright-Hays Act, the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) seeks to increase mutual understanding between the people of the United States and the people of other countries by means of educational and cultural exchan

Pursuant to the Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange Act of 1961, as amended (Fulbright-Hays Act) the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the U.S. Department of State awards grants and cooperative agreements to educational and cultural public or private nonprofit foundations or institutions. Applications may be submitted by public and private non-profit organizations meeting the provisions described in Internal Revenue Code section 26 USC 501(c)(3). Organizations must have nonprofit status with the IRS at the time of application. Please refer to the Grants.gov or U.S. Department of State's MyGrants (formerly SAMS Domestic) announcement for further eligibility criteria. Fulbright Teacher Exchanges result in the exchange of approximately 350educators annually across more than 80countries reaching over 65,000 students annually around the world. Over the course of their careers, they will influence more than 1.5 million students. They include Fulbright Teaching Excellence and Achievement Program, Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching Program for International Teachers, Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching Research Program for U.S. Teachers, Fulbright Leaders for Global Schools, and the Fulbright Teacher for Global Classrooms. CCAP consists of a virtual exchange and up to four weeks of in-person programming in the United States, featuring site visits, industry engagement, and a one-week executive dialogue. The program fosters a global network between and among U.S. and foreign administrators in vocational-technical education, building connections to support U.S. competitiveness. By showcasing America's specialized approach to vocational-technical education, CCAP will help reduce reliance on foreign aid and cultivate trade and business relationships that strengthen U.S. supply chains and economic interests. Since its inception in 2008, CCAP has equipped over 400 higher education leaders and policymakers with the tools to shape technical and vocational policies that respond to industry and business needs and increase economic stability in 17 countries.

Pursuant to the Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange Act of 1961, as amended (Fulbright-Hays Act) the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the U.S. Department of State awards grants and cooperative agreements to educational and cultural public or private nonprofit foundations or institutions. Applications may be submitted by public and private non-profit organizations meeting the provisions described in Internal Revenue Code section 26 USC 501(c)(3). Organizations must have nonprofit status with the IRS at the time of application. Please refer to the Grants.gov or U.S. Department of State's MyGrants (formerly SAMS Domestic) announcement for further eligibility criteria. The suite of Fulbright Teacher Programs includes a number of components targeted to U.S. and international teachers to enhance mutual understanding, build education leaders, and create globally-engaged students worldwide. These programs result in the exchange of approximately 400 educators annually across more than 75 countries reaching over 75,000 students annually around the world. Over the course of their careers, they will influence more than 1.5 million students. They include Fulbright Teaching Excellence and Achievement Program, Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching Program for International Teachers, Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching Short-Term Program, Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching Research Program for U.S. Teachers (DA), Fulbright Leaders for Global Schools, and the Fulbright Teacher for Global Classrooms. The Community College Administrator Program provides six-week programs of study for officials with higher education planning responsibilities and administrators from post-secondary vocational and technical institutions. Since its inception in 2014, the program has sponsored approximately 340 alumni from 17 countries.

Beneficiaries include recipient organizations, educational institutions, other non-government organizations (NGOs) that meet the provisions described in Internal Revenue Code section 26 USC 501(c)(3), as well as sponsored participants, and the American people and the people of participating countries who interact with the international participants.

Funding is provided to nonprofit organizations and educational institutions to implement exchange and professional development programs for teachers and other educators from the U.S. and approximately 75 countries around the world. Organizations are responsible for the following broad categories: program planning and management; placement; orientation; enrichment activities; participant supervision and support services; fiscal management and budgeting; and program reporting and evaluation. The goal of the programs is to create mutual understanding between the people of the United States and the people of other countries. Please refer to the Grants.gov or U.S. Department of State's MyGrants (formerly SAMS Domestic) announcement for further information.

As stated in the Grants.gov or the U.S. Department of State's MyGrants (formerly SAMS Domestic) announcements. Assistance is awarded/released through the Department's central financial management database.

As stated in the Grants.gov or the U.S. Department of State's MyGrants (formerly SAMS Domestic) announcements.

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.

As stated in the Grants.gov or the U.S. Department of State's MyGrants (formerly SAMS Domestic) announcements.