In coordination with the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs at the U.S. Department of State (State), the U.S. Department of Education (ED) is soliciting applications in support of the administration of the Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange (MECE) Program.
Donor Name: U.S. Department of Education
State: All States
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 07/15/2026
Size of the Grant: More than $1 million
Grant Duration: 3 Years
Details:
The purpose of the program is to promote, improve, and develop the study of modern foreign language training and area studies in U.S. schools, colleges, and universities by supporting visits and study in foreign countries by teachers and prospective teachers. The program provides opportunities for teachers and prospective teachers to improve their skill in languages, their knowledge of the culture of the people of other countries, and finances visits by teachers from those other countries to the United States for the purpose of participating in foreign language training and area studies in U.S. schools, colleges, and universities.
Priorities
- Absolute Priority 1- Foreign Language Training and Studies for Prospective Teachers and Teachers
- Competitive Preference Priority- Returning Education to the States
Funding Information
- Estimated Available Funds: $10,193,170
- Estimated Range of Awards: $2,550,000- $5,100,000
Project Period
36 months
Eligible Criteria
Consistent of the Fulbright-Hays Act, eligible applicants are public or private nonprofit foundations, educational or other institutions. Note: “Public or private nonprofit foundations, educational or other institutions” include the following:
- Public or private nonprofit institutions of higher education (IHEs);
- State departments of education (including State Education Agencies and State Higher Education Agencies);
- Public or private nonprofit educational organizations; and
- Consortia of such public or private nonprofit IHEs, State departments of education, and public or private nonprofit educational organizations.
For more information, visit Grants.gov.
