Arts, Culture & Heritage Tenders & Grants

Tenders and grants across arts, culture and heritage — museum and gallery services, theatre and performing-arts venues, cultural facility construction, heritage building conservation and restoration, exhibitions, festivals and events, and creative-sector and arts-for-change programmes. Curated for cultural institutions, heritage conservators, creative agencies, event producers and arts organisations.

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Arts Council

National arts funding — organisations, projects, touring and creative development.

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Heritage Fund

Heritage conservation, restoration and community heritage projects.

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EU Creative Europe

Culture and creative-sector cooperation, heritage and audience development across Europe.

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UNESCO

World Heritage, cultural preservation and creative-economy programmes.

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Local Authorities

Council museums, libraries, cultural venues and public-art procurement.

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Tenders and grants across arts, culture and heritage — museum and gallery services, theatre and performing-arts venues, cultural facility construction, heritage building conservation and restoration, exhibitions, festivals and events, and creative-sector and arts-for-change programmes. Curated for cultural institutions, heritage conservators, creative agencies, event producers and arts organisations.

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Arts, Culture & Heritage Tenders

Social Media Listening & Management Tool

TENDER Open

United Kingdom £80K 16 Oct 2026 (Closes in 17 days) NHMF 0389

The heritage Fund wishes to procure a single solution or integrated platform capable of delivering social media management, audience intelligence, listening, analytics and reporting capabilities.

Large Infill Modernisation Phase 2

TENDER Open

United Kingdom £270K 12 Oct 2026 (Closes in 13 days) SCM4216M

The works comprises the modernisation of the existing lift at The Science Museum. The works includes the dismantling, removal from site and disposal of some existing lift equipment and the design, supply, installation, testing, commissioning and setting to work of the lift. Please refer to the tender documents for further details.

Understanding the V&A's Impact on the Creative Industries

TENDER Open

United Kingdom £60K 19 Oct 2026 (Closes in 20 days) VA/CON/F26/33

We are looking for a supplier to conduct a study to build a clear, evidence‑based understanding of how the V&A supports the UK creative industries and where that support makes the greatest difference. Supporting the creative industries is central to the V&A's founding mission and one of our core priorities in our Strategy for 2026-2030. We want the study to help us make more informed decisions ...

Supply and Delivery of two Heavy-Duty 4WD Utility Terrain Vehicle (UTV)

TENDER Open

Ireland €80K 21 Oct 2026 (Closes in 22 days) IE-9165227

Killarney National Park requires 2 utility vehicles. The utility vehicle (UTV) will operate within the sensitive woodland, wetland, and upland terrain of Killarney National Park. The primary application is supporting the ongoing eradication and control programme for invasive species

To provide a Wildfire-Resilient Landscape Assessment plan in Killarney National

TENDER Open

Ireland €75K 26 Oct 2026 (Closes in 27 days) IE-9165373

Tenders are sought to commission a Wildfire-Resilient Landscape Assessment for Killarney National Park (KNP) to improve understanding of landscape-scale wildfire risk and identify opportunities to reduce the likelihood, spread and impacts of wildfire through evidence-based land and habitat management. The proposed assessment will build upon existing wildfire management arrangements and address ...

AC-2026-51 Provision of Film Advisor and Assessment Services

TENDER Open

Ireland €300K 26 Oct 2026 (Closes in 27 days) AC-2026-51

This procurement is for the provision of Film Advisor and Assessment Services to Arts Council, to inform the development and implementation of its Film policy, to provide critical evaluation of the artistic quality of work by funded and prospective artists and organisations, and to assess applications received under its funding programmes, awards and schemes.

Refurbishment of Ground Floor Toilets & Cloakroom at Cornerstone Arts Centre, Didcot

TENDER Open

United Kingdom £74K 4 Nov 2026 (Closes in 36 days) C-000511

South Oxfordshire District Council (SODC) is seeking to appoint a suitably competent Contractor to carry out internal refurbishment works to national building specifications and standards, at The Cornerstone Arts Centre located in Didcot, Oxfordshire. The Cornerstone is a municipal multi-purpose arts and community venue, owned and managed by SODC. It is located in the heart of Didcot town centr...

Multi-disciplinary Consultancy Services (including Engineering, Urban Planning, Conservation/Heritage/Archaeological and Landscaping Design services) Proposed Development at the Ramparts Car Park,

TENDER Open

Ireland €1.0M 27 Oct 2026 (Closes in 28 days) 661242-2026

Meath County Council ( the “Contracting Authority”) intends to appoint an Architect-led Design Team with the necessary multi-disciplinary design expertise and experience including Engineering, Urban Planning, Conservation/Heritage/Archaeological and Landscaping Design services, to provide the design and associated consultancy services for the proposed development at the Ramparts Car Park, Forme...

St. Mary's Laneway and Church Yard Enhancement Scheme, Kilkenny for Kilkenny County Council

TENDER Open

Ireland €1.3M 16 Oct 2026 (Closes in 17 days) 660564-2026

The project consists of the renewal and enhancement of public realm, pavement and drainage of St. Mary's Laneway and St. Mary's Churchyard incorporating soft landscaping, outdoor seating, site lighting and for the provision of an outdoor Cafe Kiosk and conservation works to an existing historic wall enclosing St Mary’s Church https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/prepareViewCfTWS.do?resourceId=9...

St. Mary's Laneway and Church Yard Enhancement Scheme, Kilkenny for Kilkenny County Council

TENDER Open

Ireland €1.3M 16 Oct 2026 (Closes in 17 days) IE-9142363

The project consists of the renewal and enhancement of public realm, pavement and drainage of St. Mary's Laneway and St. Mary's Churchyard incorporating soft landscaping, outdoor seating, site lighting and for the provision of an outdoor Cafe Kiosk and conservation works to an existing historic wall enclosing St Mary’s Church

Multi-disciplinary Consultancy Services (including Engineering, Urban Planning, Conservation/Heritage/Archaeological and Landscaping Design services) Proposed Development at the Ramparts Car Park,

TENDER Open

Ireland €1.0M 27 Oct 2026 (Closes in 28 days) Meath Co Co - MH-TRA- 26-14

Meath County Council ( the “Contracting Authority”) intends to appoint an Architect-led Design Team with the necessary multi-disciplinary design expertise and experience including Engineering, Urban Planning, Conservation/Heritage/Archaeological and Landscaping Design services, to provide the design and associated consultancy services for the proposed development at the Ramparts Car Park, Forme...

Science and Industry Museum Wonderlab Group 2 Interactives Makers 2

TENDER Open

United Kingdom £155K 23 Oct 2026 (Closes in 25 days) SIM4117M/2

This tender invites suppliers to bid for Wonderlab interactives. These interactive exhibits will provide moments of joy, fun, surprise and wonder throughout the visitor journey. They should be in keeping with wider, gallery designs which will be overseen by the Lead Designer / Architect. Interactives will embody the gallery’s key principles: • playful – inspires and celebrates active exploratio...

4-6 Short Street Repair Works

TENDER Open

United Kingdom 14 Oct 2026 (Closes in 15 days) ocds-h6vhtk-07786e

Cambridge City Council is seeking a contractor for a package of internal and external repairs to the existing building, including masonry and brickwork repairs, roofing, joinery and timber repairs, drainage, ventilation, decorations and associated remedial works, together with specialist basement waterproofing works. The basement waterproofing element includes Contractor design and is required ...

SKDC-1611 Archaeological Advice Services

TENDER Open

United Kingdom £192K 21 Oct 2026 (Closes in 22 days) ocds-h6vhtk-0778f0

South Kesteven District Council "The Council" is seeking a single provider "Contractor" for the provision of historic environment advice to assist the Council in relation to its activities relating to planning both Development Management (planning applications/pre-application requests/condition compliance etc) and planning policy. The Contract will cover the provision of advice for buried herit...

RFPQ2026-1 Category 9 -Facilities – Structural Engineering - Engineering, Planning and Professional Consulting Services Roster

RFP Open

Canada, Ontario 14 Oct 2026 (Closes in 15 days) clarington-RFPQ2026-1 Category 9 -Facilities – Structural Engineering-1116e145

This Request for Pre-Qualifications (“RFPQ”) is an invitation by the Municipality of Clarington (Municipality) to prospective respondents (each a “Respondent”) to submit a response (each a “Response”) to qualify for eligibility for inclusion on a (the “Roster”) for the Municipality as further described in RFPQ2026-1. The Municipality of Clarington’s objective is to conduct a fair, open and tran...

RFPQ2026-1 - Category 8 - Facilities – Mechanical Engineering - Engineering, Planning and Professional Consulting Services Roster

RFP Open

Canada, Ontario 14 Oct 2026 (Closes in 15 days) clarington-RFPQ2026-1-cd8f8e45

This Request for Pre-Qualifications (“RFPQ”) is an invitation by the Municipality of Clarington (Municipality) to prospective respondents (each a “Respondent”) to submit a response (each a “Response”) to qualify for eligibility for inclusion on a (the “Roster”) for the Municipality as further described in RFPQ2026-1. The Municipality of Clarington’s objective is to conduct a fair, open and tran...

RFPQ2026-1 Category 10 - Facilities – Building Science - Engineering, Planning and Professional Consulting Services Roster

RFP Open

Canada, Ontario 14 Oct 2026 (Closes in 15 days) clarington-RFPQ2026-1 Category 10-86df205c

This Request for Pre-Qualifications (“RFPQ”) is an invitation by the Municipality of Clarington (Municipality) to prospective respondents (each a “Respondent”) to submit a response (each a “Response”) to qualify for eligibility for inclusion on a (the “Roster”) for the Municipality as further described in RFPQ2026-1. The Municipality of Clarington’s objective is to conduct a fair, open and tran...

Design Services for the National Archives, Ireland

TENDER Open

Ireland €200K 10 Nov 2026 (Closes in 42 days) IE-9131972

Design Services for the National Archives, Ireland

Electric Theatre - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice

TENDER Open

United Kingdom 30 Oct 2026 (Closes in 31 days) GBC - 039234

The Electric Theatre is an iconic and historic building in the heart of Guildford, originally built as an electricity works in 1913 and converted into a theatre in 1997. The venue is currently vacant, with Guildford Borough Council assuming full responsibility for the building and its associated holding costs. The Council has undertaken a programme of technical surveys and stakeholder engagemen...

EHC 0726 Provision of annual family pantomime

TENDER Open

United Kingdom 2 Oct 2026 (Closes in 3 days) EHC425/1323/2026

BEAM is a flagship venue and multi-faceted Arts & Culture destination in the centre of Hertford, which opened in August 2024. BEAM sits on the site of the former Hertford Theatre and is the result of a significant investment by the council. BEAM has a range of facilities including a 550-seat Theatre, a flexible Studio space, with seating for 140+, three dedicated cinema screens, a dance studio ...

Exclusive AV partner for Level 4 & 5 Illuminate event space at the Science Museum

TENDER Open

United Kingdom 8 Oct 2026 (Closes in 9 days) SCM4146M

Our dedicated and award-winning event space Illuminate on levels 4 & 5 of the Science Museum - Illuminate - Hire The Science Museum opened its doors for our first event in January 2019. In the build period up to that time, and ever since, we have partnered with an exclusive AV Partner who, from a purely audio-visual perspective, assisted in the design of the space and invested significantly in ...

Print Framework for English Heritage Members' Handbook 2026-2030

TENDER Open

United Kingdom 5 Oct 2026 (Closes in 6 days) P/REF EHIGM 00002228

English Heritage is looking to award a multi-supplier Framework for the print and production of its Members’ Handbook.

27-28 English Heritage parking sticker

TENDER Open

United Kingdom 5 Oct 2026 (Closes in 6 days) P/REF EHIGM 00002227

The contract is for production and printing of the 27-28 English Heritage parking sticker and carrier. The parking sticker gives the holder the right to park for free at car parks run by English Heritage across the country and is valid for a year. A new version of the sticker will be designed and printed in each following year (28-29) - there is potential for the contract to be extended for up ...

P3401 - Flexible contracting agreement (FCA) for Birmingham Virtual School Enrichment Services

TENDER Open

United Kingdom 1 Oct 2026 (Closes in 2 days) P3401

Birmingham City Council (the "Council") wishes to establish a Flexible Contracting Agreement (FCA) for Birmingham Virtual School (BVS) Enrichment Services in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023, applying the provisions for Light Touch Contracts as defined in Section 9 of the Act and Schedule 1 of the Procurement Regulations 2024. These provisions apply to certain social, health, and educat...

British Museum Round Reading Room Roof Oculus Works

TENDER Open

United Kingdom £9.0M 19 Oct 2026 (Closes in 20 days) BM.26.015

Project Overview The British Museum is seeking to appoint a Principal Contractor for a programme of essential roof repair and replacement works to the Grade I listed Round Reading Room, located at the centre of the Museum. Building Context and Heritage Significance The Round Reading Room was designed by Sydney Smirke and completed in 1857. It is a structure of exceptional national heritage sign...

Arts, Culture & Heritage Grants

Native Hawaiian Library Services Grants (2026)

Open US NAG-HAWAIIAN-FY26

United States

The Native Hawaiian Library Services (‘NH’) program is designed to assist Native Hawaiian serving organizations in sustaining and improving library services with their communities. As information needs change, Native Hawaiian organizations must be able to serve as knowledge and resource centers to benefit their users and the wellness of their communities. The NH program supports organizations across the islands and country to address their individual information needs and priorities.

Museum Grants for African American History and Culture (2026)

Open US AAHC-FY26

United States

The Museum Grants for African American History and Culture (AAHC) program builds the capacity of African American museums and supports the growth and development of museum professionals at African American museums. The program supports projects that nurture museum professionals, build institutional capacity, and increase access to museum and archival collections at African American museums and Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).

Native American Library Services Enhancement Grants (2026)

Open US NAG-ENHANCEMENT-FY26

United States

The Native American Library Services Enhancement Grants program (NAE) assists eligible Native Communities in sustaining and improving library services with their communities. As information needs change, Tribal libraries must be able to serve as knowledge and resource centers to benefit their users and the wellness of their communities. The NAE program supports Native Communities across the country to address their individual information needs and priorities.

Native American Library Services Basic Grant (2026)

Open US NAG-BASIC-FY26

United States

The Native American Basic Grants (NAB) program assists eligible Native Communities in establishing, sustaining, and improving library services and operations with their communities. As information needs change, Tribal libraries must be able to serve as knowledge and resource centers to benefit their users and the wellness of their communities. The NAB program supports Native Communities across the country to address their individual information needs and priorities.

21st Century Museum Professionals Program (2026)

Open US 21MP-FY26

United States

The 21st Century Museum Professional (21MP) grant program supports projects that build career pathways, strengthen professional networks, and identify and share effective workforce education and training practices in the museum field.

FY 2026 Leaders Lead On-Demand

Open US DFOP0017860

United States

The Office of Citizen Exchanges in the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) invites proposals for the FY 2026 Leaders Lead On-Demand program (LLOD). This program develops ideas from across the Department of State into customized, two-way exchange projects. LLOD provides rapid response, flexible programming focused on building self-sustaining global, regional, and country-based networks of practitioners.The recipient will design and carry out a series of exchange projects for emerging leaders and mid-level professionals representing government, business, and civil society. The program expects to support approximately four to six exchange projects for approximately 75 participants, including approximately 55 foreign and 20 U.S. participants.Each proj...

FY2025 Historic Preservation Fund- Save America's Treasures- Collection Grants

Open US P25AS00508

United States

Save America"s Treasures grants from the Historic Preservation Fund provide preservation and/or conservation assistance to nationally significant historic properties and collections. For collections, the program supports museums, libraries, archives, and all other collecting institutions in addressing conservation needs of nationally significant collections including physical conservation, curation, care, and collections management. Grants are awarded through a competitive process and require a dollar-for-dollar, non-Federal match, which can be cash or documented in-kind. The grant program is administered by the National Park Service (NPS) in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), and the Institute of Museum and Libra...

FY 2026 National Security Language Initiative for Youth (NSLI-Y)

Open US DFOP0017852

United States

The Office of Citizen Exchanges of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) is pleased to announce an open competition for proposals to administer the FY 2026 National Security Language Initiative for Youth (NSLI-Y) program. NSLI-Y increases the number of American youth (ages 15 to 18) who learn critical foreign languages in support of bolstering U.S. national security; promoting U.S. competitiveness and economic prosperity; and building mutual understanding with critical regions of the world. The award will support approximately 275 American teens to study critical languages through intensive overseas language programs in locations where the target languages are widely spoken, and through virtual programming. U.S. public and private non-profit organizations, meeting the pro...

Annual Program Statement for U.S. Presentation at International Art Biennales

Open US DFOP0017204

United States

The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, Cultural Programs Division (ECA/PE/C/CU) seeks to advance international understanding of American values by exposing foreign audiences to innovative and compelling works of art that reflect promote American values and foster international dialogue on shared global challenges.

FY2025 Historic Preservation Fund- Save America's Treasures - Preservation Grants

Open US P25AS00469

United States

Save America"s Treasures (SAT) grants from the Historic Preservation Fund provide preservation and/or conservation assistance to nationally significant historic properties and collections. Grants are awarded through a competitive process and require a dollar-for-dollar, non-Federal match, which can be cash or documented in-kind. The grant program is administered by the National Park Service (NPS) in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), and the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). There are separate opportunities for preservation and collections projects. The preservation opportunity can be found under opportunity number P25AS00469. The collections opportunity can be found under opportunity number P25AS00...

FY 2026 Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative (YLAI)

Open US DFOP0017987

United States

The Global Leaders Division in the Office of Citizen Exchanges at the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) seeks proposals for a cooperative agreement to design, implement, and oversee the FY 2026 Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative (YLAI) Fellowship Program. YLAI advances U.S. economic interests and leadership by fostering business partnerships between emerging entrepreneurs from the Western Hemisphere and U.S. companies. The program combines in-person and technology-driven engagement, an active alumni network, and ongoing collaboration with U.S. embassies to promote U.S. commercial priorities, create new opportunities for American companies in key markets, and increase public awareness of American business leadership. YLAI directly supports ...

FY 2026 U.S. South Pacific Scholarship Program

Open US DFOP0017983

United States

The Office of Academic Exchange Programs of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) announces an open competition for an assistance award to administer the FY 2026 U.S. South Pacific Scholarship Program (USSP). U.S. public and private non-profit organizations meeting the provisions described in Internal Revenue Code section 26 CFR 1.501(c)(3) may submit proposals to organize and carry out academic exchange program activities for up to eight participants for the USSP program (eligible nations for USSP are listed below in the Overview section).The Office plans to issue a cooperative agreement to support up to eight participants to undertake degree studies in the United States for the FY 2026 USSP program for approximately $925,000. Working closely with Public Affairs Sections...

Annual Program Statement for U.S. Presentation at International Architecture Biennales

Open US DFOP0017180

United States

The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, Cultural Programs Division (ECA/PE/C/CU) seeks to advance international understanding of American values by exposing foreign audiences to innovative and compelling architectural designs that reflect U.S. foreign policy and foster international dialogue on shared global challenges.

The National Cultural Heritage Account (the Account) grant program assists Australian cultural organisations to acquire significant cultural heritage objects

Open Humanities AU NCHA

Australia

The Account helps to retain and protect Australia's cultural heritage for future generations and provide public access to important objects that tell a story about our cultural identity. The Australian Government allocates $500,000 each financial year. There is no limit on the amount you can apply for, and funding over multiple years may be considered. There are no funding round deadlines. Applications can be made at any time during the year, and are assessed on a case by case basis.

FY 2026 Youth Ambassadors Programs

Open US DFOP0018391

United States

The Office of Citizen Exchanges, Youth Programs Division of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) is pleased to announce an open competition for the FY 2026 Youth Ambassadors program. Proposals may be submitted to implement one, or more, of eight program options outlined in this solicitation. A different proposal must be submitted for each program option, if applying for more than one. You must clearly identify which program option a proposal is for, early in the Executive Summary of the proposal. The Youth Ambassadors program provides groups of youth and adult mentor (select programs) participants from select countries in the regions of Sub-Saharan Africa (AF), East Asia and Pacific (EAP), Europe and Eurasia (EUR), Middle East and North Africa (NEA), South Central Asia (...

FY 2026 Study of the U.S. Institutes Madeleine K. Albright Young Women Leaders Program

Open US DFOP0018387

United States

The Office of Academic Exchange Programs, ECA, invites proposal submissions for the design and implementation of the FY 2026 Study of the U.S. Institutes Madeleine K. Albright Young Women Leaders Program (Albright SUSIs). The four Albright SUSIs will take place over five weeks in summer 2027. The Albright SUSIs will focus on one of two themes: 1) Economic Prosperity and Growth (two SUSIs) and 2) Governance and Security (two SUSIs). See details in section C. Program Description of the Notice of Funding Opportunity. The Albright SUSIs include four cohorts of approximately 20 foreign undergraduate students (men and women), between the ages of 18 and 25 (approximately 80 participants total). The Albright SUSIs will include an approximately four-week academic residency at a U.S. educational ...

FY 2027 Fulbright Specialist Program

Open US DFOP0018215

United States

The Fulbright Specialist Program will select approximately 400 American academics and professionals to countries worldwide for two-to-six week programming in FY 2027. Fulbright Specialists share their expertise, build and strengthen professional networks, and gain international experience through projects that support U.S. foreign policy priorities and strengthen institutional ties in education, innovation, and trade. Specialist projects are requested by U.S. embassies and Fulbright Commissions abroad, in coordination with foreign institutions such as universities, teacher-training centers, cultural institutions, and government ministries. Specialists may include attorneys, business leaders, economists, etc., and they develop curricula, design or deliver symposia, condu...

Tribal Energy Development Capacity (TEDC) Grant FY 2026

Open US BIA-TEDC-2026

United States

The Secretary of the Interior ("Secretary"), through the Division of Energy and Mineral Development (DEMD), Office of Trust Services, Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), is soliciting grant proposals from Federally recognized Tribal entities for the Tribal Energy Development Capacity (TEDC) grant. The TEDC grant seeks to build Tribal management, organizational and technical capacity needed to maximize the economic impact of energy resource development on Indian land. Grants may fund development of organizational and business structures for energy development, as well as legal and regulatory infrastructure. Certified Local Governments are encouraged to prioritize projects in support of the celebration of America's 250th birthday (America250). This may include, but is not limited to, preserva...

FY 2026 John McCain Study of the U.S. Institute for Student Leaders on the Rule of Law and Public Service

Open US DFOP0017914

United States

The Office of Academic Exchange Programs, ECA, invites proposal submissions for the design and implementation of the John McCain Study of the U.S. Institute for Student Leaders on the Rule of Law and Public Service (McCain SUSI). The SUSI will take place over five weeks in summer 2027. See details in section C. Program Description. The McCain SUSI is an intensive academic exchange program that provides a group of approximately 20 foreign undergraduate students and recent graduates from military and law enforcement colleges and universities with a deeper understanding of American leadership and how it has shaped global stability and security.The McCain SUSI will include an approximately four-week academic residency at a U.S. educational institution and an approximately one-week integrate...

Annual Program Statement for U.S. Presentation at International Architecture Biennales

Open US DFOP0017180

United States

The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, Cultural Programs Division (ECA/PE/C/CU) seeks to advance international understanding of American values by exposing foreign audiences to innovative and compelling architectural designs that reflect U.S. foreign policy and foster international dialogue on shared global challenges.

FY 2026 English Access Scholarship Program

Open US DFOP0017848

United States

The English Access Scholarship Program (Access) leverages American English to build English language capacity with strategic audiences through in-person programming and exchanges in the United States. The program promotes economic self-reliance which strengthens American national security and economic prosperity. Access showcases U.S. educational excellence, demonstrates U.S. educational technology, and promotes opportunities for American business partnerships. The FY 2026 Access Program will support approximately 7,000 participants globally. Programming may be in-person, virtual, or hybrid and occur in-country, in the region, or in the United States. ECA anticipates that the majority of the award costs will be for program activities detailed across three program components. Please see ...

FY 2026 Tech Youth Program

Open US DFOP0018281

United States

The Office of Citizen Exchanges of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) is pleased to announce an open competition for proposals to implement the FY 2026 Tech Youth program. Tech Youth is a new three-week, U.S.-based youth exchange that will equip young innovators with essential technical, leadership, and entrepreneurial skills to lead effectively and succeed in emerging industries. Participants will gain hands-on experience through job shadowing, site visits to U.S. companies, meetings with industry leaders, and intensive coursework and hands-on training. The program advances U.S. efforts to secure technological advantage over strategic competitors. The program will support approximately 96 American and international participants from select countries wor...

FY 2026 Leaders Lead On-Demand

Open US DFOP0017860

United States

The Office of Citizen Exchanges in the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) invites proposals for the FY 2026 Leaders Lead On-Demand program (LLOD). This program develops ideas from across the Department of State into customized, two-way exchange projects. LLOD provides rapid response, flexible programming focused on building self-sustaining global, regional, and country-based networks of practitioners.The recipient will design and carry out a series of exchange projects for emerging leaders and mid-level professionals representing government, business, and civil society. The program expects to support approximately four to six exchange projects for approximately 150 participants, including approximately 110 foreign and 40 U.S. participants.Each pr...

FY 2026 Global Undergraduate Exchange Program

Open US DFOP0017975

United States

The Office of Academic Exchange Programs of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs announces an open competition for the administration of the FY 2026 Global Undergraduate Exchange Program (Global UGRAD). The total amount of funding for this award will be up to $4,800,000, pending the availability of FY 2026 funds. The Global UGRAD Program places small cohorts of participants at a broad range of colleges and universities, including community colleges, land-grant institutions, rural campuses, and Senior Military Institutions, giving participants a “real American” experience in small towns and rural communities. Participants build skills in strategic U.S. priority fields such as business, entrepreneurship, semiconductors, AI, engineering, critical minerals, ...

Annual Program Statement for U.S. Presentation at International Art Biennales

Open US DFOP0017204

United States

The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, Cultural Programs Division (ECA/PE/C/CU) seeks to advance international understanding of American values by exposing foreign audiences to innovative and compelling works of art that reflect promote American values and foster international dialogue on shared global challenges.

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