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The Office of Citizen Exchanges manages professional, youth,
and cultural programs through grants with non-profit American
institutions, including community organizations, professional
associations, and universities. This partnership benefits thousands
of Americans and foreign visitors taking part in exchanges at the
grassroots level, both in the U.S. and abroad.
Grants are awarded to American participants or nonprofit
organizations, but individuals are encouraged to have foreign
co-sponsors. Programs are based on competition, substantive rigor,
and cross-cultural sensitivity.
Program Objectives
Grants are expected to result in:
Program Procedures
Funding opportunities are announced during the course of the fiscal
year through a series of Requests for Proposals (RFPs).
For further information, contact:
The Office supports programs taking place in the United States and overseas.
Exchanges must demonstrate to foreign participants how Americans
deal with issues of professional interest. In addition, the programs
must be designed to give Americans an international and cross-cultural
perspective and increased understanding of foreign needs and
priorities. To accomplish these objectives, the programs are
conducted by U.S. non-profit organizations that work with emerging
leaders, young professionals and students.
Office of Citizen Exchanges (ECA/PE/C)
Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs
U.S. Department of State
SA-44, 301 Fourth Street, S.W.
Washington, D.C. 20547
Telephone: 202-619-5348
Fax: 202-619-4350