ECA Individual Grants
Department Of State
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 and professionals, athletes and coaches and creative and performing artists, with funds appropriated to and authorized by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. These individual grants support interchanges between the United States and other countries that address issues of mutual interest
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Gives individuals funding for activities that promote understanding between the U.S. and other countries. Supports educational and cultural exchanges authorized by the Fulbright-Hays Act.
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What Is This Program?
What Benefits Are Offered?
Funding and support for individuals to engage in educational, professional, and cultural exchanges, aiming to increase mutual understanding between the United States and other countries.
Who Is Eligible?
Industries: education, culture, professional development, international relations
Region: United States, other countries
Other Criteria: individuals participating in educational, professional, or cultural exchanges
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📋What Are the Application Steps & Timeline?
- 📝Steps to Apply
- Review eligibility requirements
- Prepare application materials
- Submit application through the designated portal
- 🌐Application Portal
- http://eca.state.gov
- 📤Submission Method
- online
- 🔄Intake Type
- rolling
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This program offers funding up to $120,151 (minimum $120,150).
This program accepts applications on a rolling basis.
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