# FY 2026 Global Undergraduate Exchange Program

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/dfop0017975-fy-2026-global-undergraduate-exchange-program/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361676

> Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs offered grants of up to $4.8 million (at least $4.8 million) to nonprofits and colleges and universities. It expected to make one award. Applications closed on June 2, 2026.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | DFOP0017975 |
| Agency | Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | June 2, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $4.8 million |
| Award floor | $4.8 million |
| Expected awards | 1 |
| Total funding | not stated |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 19.009 |

## 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 announcement.

## What the grant funds

The Office of Academic Exchange Programs of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs announces an open competition for the administration of the FY 2026 Global Undergraduate Exchange Program (Global UGRAD). The total amount of funding for this award will be up to $4,800,000, pending the availability of FY 2026 funds. The Global UGRAD Program places small cohorts of participants at a broad range of colleges and universities, including community colleges, land-grant institutions, rural campuses, and Senior Military Institutions, giving participants a “real American” experience in small towns and rural communities. Participants build skills in strategic U.S. priority fields such as business, entrepreneurship, semiconductors, AI, engineering, critical minerals, manufacturing, and supply chain resilience. All participants are required to study U.S. history, civic engagement, and American culture, deepening their understanding of American excellence, innovation, and culture. Funding should support approximately 160 participants, pending the availability of FY 2026 funds. Every effort should be made to maximize the number of scholarships awarded; staffing levels should be adequate to ensure that participant health and safety are prioritized. Please see the NOFO for additional information.

## Questions people ask

### Is DFOP0017975 still open?

No. It closed on June 2, 2026.

### Who can apply for FY 2026 Global Undergraduate Exchange 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 Global Undergraduate Exchange Program?

Closed June 2, 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 $4.8 million each.

### Who has won Academic Exchange Programs - Undergraduate Programs grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were International Research and Exchanges Board Inc., World Learning Inc., American Councils for International Education: Actr/Accels, Inc. The program made 66 awards worth $230 million in that time.