# FY 2026 English Access Scholarship Program

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/dfop0017848-fy-2026-english-access-scholarship-program/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361396

> Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs offered grants of up to $12.5 million (at least $12.5 million) to nonprofits and colleges and universities. It expected to make one award. Applications closed on May 1, 2026.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | DFOP0017848 |
| Agency | Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | May 1, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $12.5 million |
| Award floor | $12.5 million |
| Expected awards | 1 |
| Total funding | not stated |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 19.421 |

## Who can apply

- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

Please see full announcement.

## What the grant funds

The English Access Scholarship Program (Access) leverages American English to build English language capacity with strategic audiences through in-person programming and exchanges in the United States. The program promotes economic self-reliance which strengthens American national security and economic prosperity. Access showcases U.S. educational excellence, demonstrates U.S. educational technology, and promotes opportunities for American business partnerships. The FY 2026 Access Program will support approximately 7,000 participants globally. Programming may be in-person, virtual, or hybrid and occur in-country, in the region, or in the United States. ECA anticipates that the majority of the award costs will be for program activities detailed across three program components. Please see the Notice of Funding Opportunity for additional information.

## Questions people ask

### Is DFOP0017848 still open?

No. It closed on May 1, 2026.

### Who can apply for FY 2026 English Access Scholarship Program?

Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs accepted applications from nonprofits and colleges and universities. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for FY 2026 English Access Scholarship Program?

Closed May 1, 2026. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.

### How much funding is available?

Awards of up to $12.5 million each.

### Who has won Academic Exchange Programs - English Language Programs grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Family Health International, Georgetown University, Escuela Superior de Economia y Negocios. The program made 101 awards worth $180 million in that time.