Association Francaise Etudes Americaines

Association Francaise Etudes Americaines, doing business as Afea, is an international organization registered to receive awards from the U.S. federal government. As a foreign-owned, non-profit entity, Afea primarily engages in activities that promote better knowledge and understanding of the United States in France. The organization focuses on reinforcing shared values between the two countries, such as the defense of democracy and the fight against racism, while also strengthening ties and exchanges between scholars in the United States and France. Afea's work appears to be primarily educational and cultural in nature, aimed at fostering international cooperation and mutual understanding.

Through its federal grant awards, Afea has consistently provided services that align with its mission of promoting U.S. studies and enhancing Franco-American academic relations. The organization has received multiple project grants from the Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs, a civilian agency within the U.S. Department of State. These grants have supported various initiatives, including programs to inspire scholars who have not participated in exchange programs, resonating with those who have, and engaging French students and academic audiences through cultural and educational digital programming. The grants have typically been short-term projects, ranging from four to ten months in duration, with the most recent award running from March to July 2024. The consistent nature of these awards over the past several years suggests that Afea has established a strong partnership with the U.S. government in promoting cultural and educational exchange between the United States and France.