DFOP0018215: FY 2027 Fulbright Specialist 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 $4.6 million (at least $4.6 million) to nonprofits and colleges and universities. It expected to make one award. Applications closed on June 29, 2026.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed April 29, 2026. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$4.6 million
- Award floor$4.6 million
- Expected awards1
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| SFOP0007709 | March 4, 2021 | Closed June 1, 2021 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | April 29, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | June 29, 2026 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | July 29, 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 - Scholars awards averaged $4.0 million; this notice allows up to $4.6 million per award.
- Most of the program's money (92% over five years) went to nonprofits.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
The Fulbright Specialist Program will select approximately 400 American academics and professionals to countries worldwide for two-to-six week programming in FY 2027. Fulbright Specialists share their expertise, build and strengthen professional networks, and gain international experience through projects that support U.S. foreign policy priorities and strengthen institutional ties in education, innovation, and trade. Specialist projects are requested by U.S. embassies and Fulbright Commissions abroad, in coordination with foreign institutions such as universities, teacher-training centers, cultural institutions, and government ministries. Specialists may include attorneys, business leaders, economists, etc., and they develop curricula, design or deliver symposia, conduct needs assessments, and consult on faculty or workforce needs. Please see the Notice of Funding Opportunity for additional information.
Who has won Academic Exchange Programs - Scholars grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Academic Exchange Programs - Scholars (19.401) awarded $173 million across 43 grant awards, an average of $4.0 million per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Institute of International Education Inc | New York | 5 | $135 million |
| World Learning Inc. | Vermont | 5 | $22.0 million |
| University of Montana | Montana | 4 | $14.6 million |
| Institute for Training and Development, Inc. | Massachusetts | 1 | $875,000 |
| Stichting Liberation Route Europe | 1 | $90,000 |
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 DFOP0018215 still open?
No. It closed on June 29, 2026.
Who can apply for FY 2027 Fulbright Specialist 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 2027 Fulbright Specialist Program?
Closed June 29, 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 $4.6 million each.
Who has won Academic Exchange Programs - Scholars grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Institute of International Education Inc, World Learning Inc., University of Montana. The program made 43 awards worth $173 million in that time.
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