Cultural, Technical and Educational Centers (19.015)
Cultural, Technical and Educational Centers (Assistance Listing 19.015) is run by the Department of State. It awarded $111 million in 26 grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, about $4.3 million per award on average. No funding opportunity is open on Grants.gov right now.
The typical award was $32,711. Half of the 26 awards fell between $20,625 and $850,000, and they ranged from $4,300 to $22.0 million.
- Awarded, FY 2021 to 2025$111 million
- Grant awards26
- Typical award$32,711
- Awarded in FY 2025$22.0 million
- Size rank781 of 1,823
- Type of assistanceCooperative agreements
Key findings
- Annual funding was roughly flat, $22.2 million in fiscal 2021 and $22.0 million in fiscal 2025.
- It is the 781st largest of 1,823 federal grant programs by five-year awards.
- The 12 largest recipients received 100% of the money.
- Awards went to recipients in 3 states and territories.
What the program funds
To assist various organizations identified by Congress to achieve objectives specified by Congress. As authorized by the Fulbright-Hays Act, the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) seeks to increase mutual understanding between the people of the United States and the people of other countries by means of educational and cultural exchange programs, including the exchange of scholars, researchers, professionals, students, and educators. Educational and cultural engagement is premised on the knowledge that mutual understanding, the development of future leaders, and the benefits of education programs influence societies and affect official decision-making almost everywhere in the world today.
Open opportunities
No opportunity under this program is open or forecast on Grants.gov right now. Programs often post once a year, so the funding history below shows what to expect.
Rules from the program listing
Who can apply
Organizations specifically identified by Congress in agency appropriations legislation.
What the money can and cannot pay for
Assistance is provided to implement specific projects identified by Congress. Funding is provided to the Center for Cultural and Technical Interchange Between East and West (East-West Center) to promote better relations and understanding between the United States and the nations of Asia and the Pacific through cooperative study, training, and research. Scholars, students, teachers, government officials, NGO leaders, journalists and other professionals in various fields from the U.S. and the Asia Pacific region may study and carry out research, exchange ideas and views, lead and participate in seminars and training activities, take part in cultural programs, and conduct other activities primarily in support of the objectives of the Fulbright-Hays Act, as amended, and other Acts promoting the international, educational, cultural, and related activities of the United States. Funding is appropriated each fiscal year from interest and earnings credited to the Center for Middle Eastern-Western Dialogue Trust Fund for operations of the International Center for Middle Eastern-Western Dialogue (commonly referred to as the Hollings Center) which promotes dialogue, programs, and scholarships for various stakeholders to promote understanding and expand channels of communication between the United States and the Muslim world through workshops, networking opportunities, and creation of channels of collaboration across sectors and borders between opinion leaders and experts.
Matching requirements
This program has no statutory formula. Matching requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing. MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.
Award range and average, in the agency's words
$849,999 to $22,300,000.
Funding history and past recipients
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Cultural, Technical and Educational Centers (19.015) awarded $111 million across 26 grant awards, an average of $4.3 million per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Center for Cultural and Technical Interchange Between East and West, Inc. | Hawaii | 5 | $105 million |
| International Center for Middle Eas Tern Western Dialogue | District of Columbia | 4 | $3.2 million |
| Association of American Voices | Missouri | 1 | $1.6 million |
| American Councils for International Education: Actr/Accels, Inc. | District of Columbia | 3 | $71,439 |
| Instituto Guatemalteco Americano Iga | 2 | $68,224 | |
| Fundacion Centro Cultural Colombo Americano de Cali | 1 | $65,400 | |
| Corporacion Centro Cultural Colombo Americano de Cartagena | 1 | $34,037 | |
| Public Lab Mongolia | 1 | $31,385 | |
| Centro Colombo Americano | 1 | $25,300 | |
| Pannasastra University of Cambodia | 1 | $10,000 | |
| National Gallery of Jamaica Limited | 1 | $7,200 | |
| Centro Cultural Colombo Americano | 1 | $4,300 |
Who usually wins
Almost all of the money went to nonprofits.
| Recipient type | Awards | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nonprofits | 13 | $110 million | 100% |
| Colleges and universities | 6 | $181,961 | 0.2% |
| Individuals | 4 | $66,288 | less than 0.1% |
| Other | 3 | $63,885 | less than 0.1% |
By state
Each state below has its own page for this program, with its recipients and yearly totals.
| State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | 5 | $105 million |
| District of Columbia | 6 | $3.3 million |
| Missouri | 1 | $1.6 million |