ECA – American Spaces
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Who has received this funding
Organizations awarded under CFDA 19.441 (USAspending.gov).
- Project Harmony Inc $2,360,000
- Charities Aid Foundation (Southern Africa) $414,331
- Academia De Inovare Si Schimbare Prin Educatie $378,400
- Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees $347,000
- Sri Lanka Development Journalist Forum $334,016
- Tourism Development Center Public Organization $326,236
- Centro Cultural Nicaraguense Norteamericano $258,620
- Centro Boliviano Americano De Santa Cruz De La Sierra $256,308
- Associacao Brasil - America Para Educacao E Intercambio Cultural - Aba $250,000
- Instituto Cultural Peruano Norteamericano De Chiclayo $200,000
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.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- Nonprofit Organization
How to Apply
Award Procedure
See www.grants.gov for individual award announcements.
Decision Timeline
- Approval: From 90 to 120 days
See www.grants.gov for individual award announcements.
Program details & compliance
Description
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.
Mission Categories
Primary: International
Other categories:
Economic Development
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
Discretionary grants with individuals and NGOs for programmatic and construction activities.
Reporting & Compliance
Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts
- Subpart B — General Provisions
- Subpart C — Pre-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart D — Post-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart E — Cost Principles
- Subpart F — Audit Requirements