DFOP0017848: FY 2026 English Access Scholarship Program
Closed
This grant is closed. Who won this program's grants before is below, and similar open grants are at the end of the page. It is in our archive of Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs notices from 2026.
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.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed March 3, 2026. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$12.5 million
- Award floor$12.5 million
- Expected awards1
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| SFOP0010323 | March 22, 2024 | Closed May 28, 2024 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | March 3, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | May 1, 2026 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | May 31, 2026 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to nonprofits and colleges and universities.
- 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.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Academic Exchange Programs - English Language Programs awards averaged $1.8 million; this notice allows up to $12.5 million per award.
- Most of the program's money (68% over five years) went to nonprofits.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
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.
Who has won Academic Exchange Programs - English Language Programs grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Academic Exchange Programs - English Language Programs (19.421) awarded $180 million across 101 grant awards, an average of $1.8 million per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family Health International | North Carolina | 9 | $104 million |
| Georgetown University | District of Columbia | 7 | $74.9 million |
| Escuela Superior de Economia y Negocios | 3 | $150,000 | |
| Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees | 6 | $105,811 | |
| Angoltanarok Nemzetkozi Egyesulete | 1 | $78,803 |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Agencies often post the same opportunity again under a new number, so check the program's notices on Grants.gov and the similar open grants below.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
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.
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