Federal Programs from Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs

The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs' mission is to increase mutual understanding between the people of the United States and the people of other countries by means of educational and cultural exchange that assist in the development of peaceful relations.
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Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs
To improve and strengthen the international relations of the United States by promoting mutual understanding among the people of the world through educational exchanges....more

Overseas Educational Advising
Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs
To foster mutual understanding between the United States and other countries by promoting U.S. higher education through a global network of Education USA educational advising/information centers....more

IIP Individual Grants
Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs
As authorized by the Smith-Mundt Act, the Bureau of International Information Programs U.S. Speaker and Specialist Program awards short-term grants to U.S. experts to present lectures, serve as consul...more

ECA Individual Grants
Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs
To provide individual assistance awards by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) to experts and other influential or distinguished persons in the United States, including U.S. academics...more

Special International Exchange Grant Programs
Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs
To provide special grants for international exchanges and other activities that support and address current and emerging issues of mutual interest to the United States and other countries, consistent ...more



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