Federal Register #2026-12425

Grant Opportunity for Administration of Mutual Education and Cultural Exchange Program

The U.S. Department of Education, in partnership with the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs at the U.S. Department of State, is seeking nonprofit organizations and educational institutions to administer the Mutual Education and Cultural Exchange program. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Education - Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, U.S. Department of State (coordinating agency) - No OEMs or commercial vendors are specified, as this is a grant for program administration, not a product procurement - Products/Services Requested: - Administration and support of a program to promote modern foreign language training and area studies in U.S. schools, colleges, and universities - Facilitation of study abroad opportunities for U.S. teachers and prospective teachers - Organization of visits by foreign teachers to the U.S. for language training and area studies - Notable Requirements: - Eligible applicants are public or private nonprofit foundations, educational, or other institutions - Two absolute priorities: Foreign Language Training and Studies for Prospective Teachers and Teachers, and Patriotic Education - Competitive preference priority for Returning Education to the States - Estimated available funds: $10,193,170 - Approximately 24 awards anticipated - Project period is 36 months

Description

The U.S. Department of Education, in coordination with the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs at the U.S. Department of State, is soliciting applications to support the administration of the Mutual Education and Cultural Exchange program. The program aims to promote and develop modern foreign language training and area studies in U.S. educational institutions by supporting visits and study abroad for teachers and prospective teachers. It also finances visits by foreign teachers to the U.S. to participate in language training and area studies. The competition includes priorities such as Foreign Language Training and Patriotic Education, with a competitive preference for Returning Education to the States.

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