Assistance Listing 19.451
Special International Exchange Grant Programs
Department of State · Department of State
Assistance Listing 19.451, “Special International Exchange Grant Programs,” is a federal program administered by Department of State. It provides cooperative agreement assistance. GrantsJunction currently tracks 0 open, 0 forecasted and 1 closed opportunities under this listing. The agency reported $5.83M in obligations for fiscal year 2025.
Program objective
To provide special grants for international exchanges and other activities that support and address current and emerging issues of mutual interest to the United States and other countries, consistent with the program criteria established in the Department’s annual appropriation. 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.
As published in the SAM.gov Assistance Listing.
Current opportunities under 19.451
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)
- Not-for-Profit Organization
Pursuant to the Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange Act of 1961, as amended (Fulbright-Hays Act) the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the U.S. Department of State awards project grants and cooperative agreements to educational and cultural public or private nonprofit foundations or institutions. Applications may be submitted by public and private non-profit organizations meeting the provisions described in Internal Revenue Code section 26 USC 501(c)(3). Organizations must have nonprofit status with the IRS at the time of application. Please refer to the Grants.gov or the U.S. Department of State's MyGrants (formerly SAMS Domestic) announcement for further eligibility criteria. OMB Guidance 2 CFR Part 200 Subpart E Cost Principles applies to this program.
Intended beneficiaries: Public nonprofit institution/organization and Private nonprofit institution/organization.
Program-level eligibility from SAM.gov. Each funding notice sets its own requirements.
Reported obligations by fiscal year
Historical data · not a predictionRange and average of financial assistance (from the listing): $10,000 to $4,400,000.
Source: SAM.gov Assistance Listing 19.451. Hatched bars are agency estimates. These totals do not indicate approval rates.Recently closed under 19.451
| Opportunity | Status | Award range | Closes | ALN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
FY 2019 U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation ConservationBureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs | Closed | $100K | Jun 3, 2019 | 19.451 |
Frequently asked questions
What is ALN 19.451?
19.451 is the Assistance Listing Number for “Special International Exchange Grant Programs.” Assistance Listing Numbers (formerly CFDA numbers) identify federal assistance programs; individual grant opportunities reference the listing they are funded under.
Who can apply under ALN 19.451?
The SAM.gov listing names these applicant types: Not-for-Profit Organization. Each funding notice under the program sets its own eligibility, so check the specific opportunity.
How much funding does 19.451 provide?
The agency reported $5,834,925 in obligations for FY2025 in the SAM.gov Assistance Listing. These are program-wide totals reported by the agency, not a prediction of future awards.