ECA – American Spaces

Program objective

As authorized by the Fulbright-Hays Act, American Spaces are key touchpoints for millions of people globally, building connections between the United States and communities worldwide. With over 700 locations in 140 countries, American Spaces are managed by U.S. embassies, often in partnership with local institutions. American Spaces are strategically aligned to U.S. foreign policy and national security goals. They showcase American excellence and reflect the American spirit to international audiences. Through their engagement with foreign audiences, American Spaces support U.S. interests, foster a greater understanding of the United States, and offer opportunities for the United States to connect with aspiring leaders. The Office of American Spaces and Educational Advising provides centralized oversight, strategic direction, funding, training and programming resources to ECA-funded American Spaces, while U.S. embassies and consulates implement the programming to engage foreign audiences in support of U.S. national interests. The Director of ECA/P/AS leads the American Spaces strategy, under the direction of the Deputy Assistant Secretary for ECA for Preservation and Global Platforms. ECA coordinates with other Department bureaus (R/PPR, regional PD offices, GPA, OBO, DS, and DT, among others) as appropriate to ensure that all interests are met.

As published in the SAM.gov Assistance Listing.

No open or forecasted opportunities are currently posted under this listing. Programs often post notices on an annual cycle — see recently closed opportunities below for timing.

Eligible applicants (program level)

• ✓Nonprofit Organization

Intended beneficiaries: Public nonprofit institution/organization and Private nonprofit institution/organization.

Program-level eligibility from SAM.gov. Each funding notice sets its own requirements.

Recently closed under 19.441

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