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MECE Program Grants for Foreign Language Training and Area Studies

The U.S. Department of State, in partnership with the U.S. Department of Education, is seeking applications for the Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange (MECE) Program FY 2026 Grant Competition. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of State (lead agency) - U.S. Department of Education (coordinating sub-agency) - Program Purpose: - Support modern foreign language training and area studies in U.S. schools, colleges, and universities - Fund visits and study abroad for U.S. teachers and prospective teachers - Finance visits by foreign teachers to the U.S. for language training and area studies - Funding Details: - Estimated total available funds: $10,193,170 - Expected number of awards: 2-4 - Individual award range: $2,550,000 to $5,100,000 - Project period: 36 months - Eligibility: - Public or private nonprofit foundations, educational institutions, state departments of education, and consortia thereof - Notable Requirements: - Preference for projects involving Armed Forces participants - All grant deliverables must be openly licensed - Projects must clearly promote modern foreign language training and patriotic education - No cost sharing or matching required - Indirect costs are not allowed - OEMs/Vendors: - No commercial OEMs or vendors are specified; the program is administered by the U.S. Department of State and U.S. Department of Education

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 Educational and Cultural Exchange (MECE) 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. for participation in language training and area studies. The program provides opportunities to improve language skills and cultural knowledge, with an estimated funding of over $10 million and expected awards of 2 to 4 grants.

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