Federal Register #2026-12462

FY 2026 Mutual Education and Cultural Exchange Program Grant Opportunity

The U.S. Department of Education, in partnership with the Department of State, is announcing a funding opportunity for the Mutual Education and Cultural Exchange program for FY 2026. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Education (in coordination with the Department of State) - Program Overview: - Mutual Education and Cultural Exchange program supports foreign language training and area studies - Funds visits and study abroad for U.S. teachers and prospective teachers - Supports visits by foreign teachers to the U.S. - Funding Details: - Approximately $10.2 million available - 24 awards anticipated - 36-month project period - Eligible Applicants: - Public or private nonprofit foundations - Educational institutions - Key Priorities: - Foreign language training - Patriotic education - Unique Requirements: - Focus on teacher and prospective teacher participation - Emphasis on both outbound (U.S. to abroad) and inbound (foreign to U.S.) exchanges - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named, as this is a grant program for educational and cultural exchange services.

Description

This notice announces the deadline dates for the receipt of documents and other information from applicants and institutions participating in Federal student aid programs authorized under Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 for the 2026-2027 award year. The programs covered include Pell Grant, Direct Loan, TEACH Grant, and Campus-Based (FSEOG and FWS) programs. The deadlines ensure compliance and timely processing of applications and related documentation. Detailed deadline and submission dates are provided in tables at the end of the notice.

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