English Language Exchange Programs: AI and Educational Technology Integration
🏛 U.S. Mission to the Philippines
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Can you apply?
This grant is for U.S.-based organizations implementing an international educational exchange program focused on AI and educational technology in English language instruction. Applicants must have capacity to host and coordinate a two-week exchange for approximately twelve educators from Southeast Asia and East Asia. Organizations must connect participants with U.S. companies, civil society groups, and educational institutions, plus arrange attendance at SXSW EDU in Austin in March 2027. No explicit geographic or organizational type restrictions mentioned in the funding announcement.
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Program description
The U.S. Department of State’s Embassy in the Philippines announces an opportunity to implement a professional exchange program bringing approximately twelve high-merit educators from the Philippines, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, and Brunei to the United States for direct, immersive exposure to American approaches to AI and educational technology integration in English language instruction. Participants are selected based on professional merit and institutional influence, and include university professors, language instructors, academic administrators, curriculum planners, teacher trainers, and ministry officials with the authority to shape national policy and procurement decisions in their home countries.
Over a two-week exchange spanning at least two U.S. cities, participants engage in a structured program combining academic sessions, community site visits, and direct engagement with American industry and civil society. Site visits include U.S. companies working at the frontier of AI and educational technology, as well as organizations focused on responsible AI governance and human-centered technology frameworks, equipping participants to evaluate AI tools against both commercial and ethical standards. Structured roundtables and professional networking sessions connect participants with American educators and EdTech industry leaders throughout the exchange, culminating in attendance at SXSW EDU in March 2027 in Austin, Texas.
Each participant produces a concrete action plan for implementing American-aligned AI and EdTech approaches within their home institution. A sustained professional network and structured post-program follow-up ensure that American approaches are actively institutionalized long after the exchange concludes.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- Statement of organizational capacity and experience with exchange programs
- Detailed program schedule and site visit plan
- Identified partnerships with EdTech companies and organizations
- Budget and budget narrative
- List of potential participant institutions/countries
- Post-program evaluation and sustainability plan
Program contact
- 👤 U.S. Mission to the Philippines
- 📞 703-516-1684
Funding track record
Recent awards under CFDA 19.022 from the last 3 years — real organizations that won funding through this same program.
Top 10 Largest Recent Awards
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$570,002
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$550,000
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$500,000
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$500,000
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$425,000
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$315,177
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$290,000
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$269,061
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$268,500
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$250,000
Source: USAspending.gov — federal spending transparency. Data covers last 3 years.
Funding history
Annual funding for this program — Federal obligations (CFDA 19.022). How funding has trended year over year.
| 2024 | $9,943,397 | |
| 2025 | $9,943,397 | |
| 2026 est. | $9,943,397 |
FAQ
Who can apply for this grant?
The announcement doesn't specify applicant types. Typically, State Department exchange programs accept nonprofits, educational institutions, and organizations with exchange program experience. Contact the U.S. Mission to the Philippines for clarification.
What is the award amount?
Awards range from $200,000 to $250,000. The total funding pool is $250,000, suggesting limited awards or one large grant.
What activities does this fund?
The grant covers a two-week exchange program, site visits to EdTech companies, structured networking sessions, and culmination at SXSW EDU. Participant stipends, travel, and program coordination are expected eligible costs.
When is the deadline?
The deadline is August 15, 2026. This is a fixed deadline, not rolling.
Is cost-sharing required?
No cost-sharing is required. The full project should be funded from the grant award.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Demonstrate experience managing international exchange programs or high-level professional delegations. Prior work with Asian educators strengthens your application.
- Build partnerships with EdTech companies and AI governance organizations before applying. Named partners increase credibility and feasibility.
- Show clear connections between participant action plans and long-term policy/institutional change in home countries. Focus on measurable outcomes beyond the exchange itself.
- Plan logistics thoroughly: two U.S. cities, SXSW EDU attendance, and meaningful site visits. A detailed timeline and budget narrative strengthen your proposal.
- Emphasize how American EdTech approaches will be institutionalized post-exchange. Explain mechanisms for sustained professional networks and follow-up.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Underestimating logistics complexity for coordinating international participants across two cities plus SXSW EDU. Failing to identify concrete EdTech and AI governance partners before submission. Proposing vague action plan mechanisms without clear metrics or accountability for post-exchange implementation.
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