English Language Exchange Programs: AI and Educational Technology Integration

The English Language Exchange Programs: AI and Educational Technology Integration funding opportunity is administered by the U.S. Department of State through the U.S. Embassy in the Philippines, specifically under the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. This program is funded under the Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange Act of 1961 and is designed to strengthen international collaboration and U.S. leadership in educational technology and artificial intelligence integration. The initiative centers on a professional exchange program bringing senior policymakers and education leaders from the Indo-Pacific region to the United States for immersive learning and policy development experiences. The primary purpose of this grant is to support a structured exchange that equips participants with the knowledge and tools to develop and implement AI-related policies in educational settings. The program includes a two-week intensive U.S. visit in March 2027, during which participants engage with American educational institutions, EdTech companies, and policy organizations. Activities include policy planning sessions, site visits, and participation in SXSW EDU. The broader objective is to promote American standards in AI governance, educational technology adoption, and institutional policy development across participating countries. Funding supports a wide range of programmatic and operational activities necessary to execute the exchange. Allowable uses include participant travel, accommodations, program logistics, training sessions, financial administration, and follow-up engagement activities. The awardee is responsible for full program implementation, including participant processing, visa coordination, travel logistics, financial tracking, and post-program evaluation. The funding does not support activities such as construction, direct social services, political activities, or scientific research unrelated to program objectives. Cost sharing or matching is not required for this opportunity. Eligibility is limited to organizations with demonstrated capacity to manage U.S. government grants, including compliance with federal regulations and experience in international program coordination. Applicants must have a valid Unique Entity Identifier and active SAM.gov registration. Organizations should demonstrate financial management capabilities, logistical expertise for international exchanges, and preferably prior experience with similar programs or regional engagement. While not required, partnerships and prior relationships with educational or AI-focused institutions strengthen applications. Applications must be submitted via email and include required federal forms such as SF-424, SF-424A, and SF-424B, along with a detailed proposal, budget, and supporting documentation. The proposal must outline program design, organizational capacity, monitoring and evaluation plans, and sustainability strategies. Evaluation criteria include program quality, organizational capacity, implementation feasibility, budget justification, monitoring and evaluation strength, and sustainability. Applicants may be required to submit additional documentation during the review process. The application deadline is August 15, 2026, with projects expected to begin around October 1, 2026. The performance period is up to 12 months, covering pre-program planning, the exchange itself, and post-program follow-up. Award notifications are expected within approximately 120 days after the submission deadline. While this is an initial announcement, the program may allow for continuation funding based on performance and availability of funds, though this is not guaranteed. This opportunity is not explicitly recurring but may be reissued in future cycles at the discretion of the Department of State.

Ensure strong alignment with U.S. foreign policy priorities clearly define measurable objectives and provide detailed implementation and evaluation plans demonstrate organizational capacity and compliance systems