FY 2027 Fulbright Specialist Program

The Fulbright Specialist Program will select approximately 400 American academics and professionals to countries worldwide for two-to-six week programming in FY 2027. Fulbright Specialists share their expertise, build and strengthen professional networks, and gain international experience through projects that support U.S. foreign policy priorities and strengthen institutional ties in education, innovation, and trade. Specialist projects are requested by U.S. embassies and Fulbright Commissions abroad, in coordination with foreign institutions such as universities, teacher-training centers, cultural institutions, and government ministries. Specialists may include attorneys, business leaders, economists, etc., and they develop curricula, design or deliver symposia, conduct needs assessments, and consult on faculty or workforce needs. Please see the Notice of Funding Opportunity for additional information.

Program Details

Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs is a federal agency that offers the FY 2027 Fulbright Specialist Program grant program to support arts and cultural programs and research innovation. This funding opportunity is available nationally and is administered by Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs through Grants.gov. Organizations seeking funding for arts and cultural programs and research innovation should review the details below and confirm their eligibility before preparing an application.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and eligible organizations. Organizations that meet the eligibility criteria are encouraged to apply and to review the full program guidelines before submission. Because eligibility rules and funding priorities can change between cycles, applicants should always confirm the current requirements with Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs or on Grants.gov before investing time in an application.

Funding and Timeline

Funding available: $4.6M. Applications are due by June 29, 2026. Applicants should allow sufficient time to gather required documentation, including organizational information, project descriptions, budgets, and supporting materials as specified in the program guidelines. Submitting a complete application well ahead of the deadline reduces the risk of disqualification on technical or administrative grounds.

Program Focus

This grant supports arts and cultural programs and research innovation. This grant is associated with NAICS industry classifications: 611310, 711. Organizations operating in these sectors are encouraged to review eligibility. Funded projects are expected to demonstrate measurable outcomes aligned with the program's stated objectives. Grant recipients may be required to submit progress reports and final evaluations as a condition of the award, and to retain records for audit and compliance purposes.

How to Apply

Eligible organizations can apply through Grants.gov. Create a free organization profile on GrantRegister to see whether this grant matches your organization's NAICS code, entity type, location, and focus area, and to receive a weekly digest of every open grant you qualify for.

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Eligibility

• Funded by ECA

Award details

Award range: $4.6M. Applications close on June 29, 2026.

Categories

Arts Culture · Research Innovation