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German American Partnership Program (GAPP) Grants is sponsored by Goethe-Institut. GAPP provides travel (airfare) subsidies for GAPP coordinators and their student groups, with amounts varying by region of departure. It also offers individual scholarships for students based on financial need and academic merit to support short-term exchange programs between U.
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German American Partnership Program (GAPP) - Goethe-Institut USA German American Partnership Program (GAPP) Founded in 1972, the German American Partnership Program (GAPP) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that supports school-to-school exchanges between the U.S. and Germany. With a network of over 775 U.S. schools and more than 400,000 alumni, GAPP is the largest bilateral exchange program between the U.S. and any other country.
We connect students, educators, families, and communities—helping young people step into adulthood by building lifelong friendships and global ties. GAVE 101 Webinar | May 13, 2026 | 12pm ET Bring Global Connections to Your Classroom with the German American Virtual Exchange. Are you a teacher interested in connecting your students with peers in Germany—without leaving the classroom?
Discover how easy it is to launch a virtual exchange through GAVE (German American Virtual Exchange), the free and flexible program from GAPP (German American Partnership Program). GAPP 101 Webinar | May 13, 2026 | 6pm ET Thinking about starting a GAPP exchange at your school but not sure where to begin or what support is available to you?
What GAPP Is and How It Works: An introduction to the program: its history, structure, and why it continues to be one of the most trusted high school student exchange frameworks between the U.S. and Germany. We are still accepting applications for GAPP travel in 2026.
Access Application Portal 2026 Our programs strengthen the transatlantic alliance, inspire global understanding, promote German language instruction, and foster new and lasting friendships in the U.S. and Germany. We provide assistance throughout exchanges, and award travel grants and individual scholarships to teachers, exchange groups and individual students. Discover GAPP´s most popular program.
All US- based- educators, regardless, whether their school has a German program or not, may apply for travel funding to cover parts of their group exchange. Three funding cycles are offered throughout the year: Spring, Summer and Fall. Individual students within GAPP groups may also apply for two scholarships: A need- and a merit-based scholarship to cover their travel costs.
In addition to financial assistance, we also offer a wide-range of resources for educators, schools, and students navigating bilateral exchanges. GAVE is GAPP’s virtual exchange program for middle and high school students, designed to expand access to high-quality international learning regardless of location or resources.
Through GAVE, educators can download free, ready-to-use lesson plans and worksheets, enabling them to facilitate structured virtual exchanges with partner schools in Germany. Available in German and English, GAVE engages students on topics such as everyday life, music, sports, government, and career and technical education (CTE), fostering intercultural understanding, language practice, and global competence.
GAPP, Inc. is recognized by the U.S. Department of State as an authorized sponsor of the Exchange Visitor Program (BridgeUSA) for secondary school students from Germany. GAPP enables students from Germany to spend five to twelve months at their GAPP partner high school in the United States.
The program is exclusively available to students within the GAPP network, and GAPP carefully manages all applications for German students visiting their designated U.S. partner schools, ensuring a safe, well-supported, and enriching exchange experience.
GAPP, Inc. is designated by the U.S. Department of State as an authorized sponsor organization of the “Exchange Visitor Program” for teachers and principals from Germany, Austria, and Switzerland working for one of the six official German Schools Abroad in the U. S and for the German Language Advisors as determined by the Central Agency for German Schools Abroad (ZfA).
GAPP has supported more than 400,000 students to go on exchange trips to Germany or the United States. That's an amazing amount of experiences, encounters, and stories that have led to lifelong growth and friendships. Discover some of their stories and register to join our network if you have participated in a GAPP exchange.
Excited to start a new school partnership? Whether your school is in Germany looking to connect with students and teachers in the U.S., or in the U.S. hoping to build a friendship with a German school, register here and let us assist you create a meaningful, lasting partnership! Transatlantic Career Connections (TCC) is a two-year pilot program (2025–2026) designed by GAPP and primarily funded by the Halle Foundation .
Centered on STEM education, dual training, and global exchange, TCC builds a forward-looking talent pipeline that connects young people from the U.S. and Germany at the intersection of education and industry. @Webster Groves High School @Webster Groves High School GAPP offers training, webinars, and onboarding workshops on coordinating successful exchanges, as well as free teaching resources and professional development opportunities.
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It is jointly administered by the Educational Exchange Service (PAD) of the Standing Conference of Ministers of Education and Cultural Affairs of the States of the Federal Republic of Germany, Goethe-Institut New York , and GAPP, Inc. The Program is funded by the German Federal Foreign Office , which also bears responsibility for the overall concept.
Additional funding is provided by the U.S. Department of State , Joachim Herz Stiftung , Max Kade Foundation, Inc. and Bertelsmann Foundation .
Our mission is a follows: Establish long-lasting interest in the partner country and deepen relations between Germany and the U.S. Promote the study of the German language at high schools in the U.S. Expand students’ and teachers’ knowledge of the partner country Provide intercultural encounters for all participants Facilitate acquisition and improvement of proficiency in the target language Provide continuing education for exchange coordinators caroline.
marinoff@goethe. de Dietmar Rieg, Chairman and Board President Dr. Jörg Schumacher, Goethe-Institut New York Ajkuna Hoppe, German American Partnership Program (GAPP) Katrin Traoré , Joachim Herz Foundation Irene Braam, Bertelsmann Foundation Christian Steffens, UniCredit AG With over 400,000+ GAPP alumni, we are the largest bilateral exchange program between the U.S. and another country.
We have over 775 U.S. schools in our network and 1300+ exchange coordinators (teachers). 6,000- 7,000+ students and teachers travel each year between the US and Germany with GAPP. See if there is a GAPP school near you !
The Program is funded by the German Federal Foreign Office , which also bears responsibility for the overall concept. Additional funding is provided by the U.S. Department of State , Joachim Herz Stiftung , Max Kade Foundation, Inc. and Bertelsmann Foundation. The German American Partnership Program (GAPP) is part of Germany’s foreign cultural and education policy.
It is jointly administered by the Educational Exchange Service (PAD) of the Standing Conference of Ministers of Education and Cultural Affairs of the States of the Federal Republic of Germany, Goethe-Institut New York , and GAPP, Inc.* Are you part of a GAPP exchange and interested in creating custom swag and merchandise for your participants?
On our GAPP Brand Hub you may download high-resolution logos and pre-designed graphics suitable for printing on various items like T-shirts, baseball caps, totes, pens, hoodies, lanyards, and much more. Send us an email to receive access. GAPP facilitates enriching cultural exchanges between schools in the U.S. and Germany.
Our program inspires intercultural understanding, promotes German language instruction, and fosters new and lasting friendships. Please support our GAPP Scholarship Fund with a donation, which allows students from financially struggling families to take part in their school's GAPP exchange.
Donate easily and securely with Give Lively Donate easily and securely with PayPal Interested in shaping the world of transatlantic exchanges, dive into a vibrant, cross-cultural setting, interact with diverse perspectives, refine your intercultural communication skills, and actively contribute to the transformative experience of global education? Check the link below for detailled information about our internship program.
Internship at the Goethe-Institut New York (in German)
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: All U.S.-based educators, regardless of whether their school has a German program, may apply for travel funding. Individual students within GAPP groups may apply for need- and merit-based scholarships. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
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Note: Each funding opportunity description is a synopsis of information in the Federal Register application notice. For specific information about eligibility, please see the official application notice. The official version of this document is the document published in the Federal Register. Free Internet access to the official edition of the Federal Register and the Code of Federal Regulations is available on GPO Access at: http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/index.html. Please review the official application notice for pre-application and application requirements, application submission information, performance measures, priorities and program contact information. Purpose of Program: The purpose of this program is to stimulate technological innovation in the private sector, strengthen the role of small business in meeting Federal research or research and development (R/R&D) needs, increase the commercial application of the U.S. Department of Education (Department) supported research results, and improve the return on investment from federally funded research for economic and social benefits to the Nation. Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Number: 84.133S-1. If you choose to submit your application electronically, you must use the Governmentwide Grants.gov Apply site at http://www.Grants.gov. Through this site, you will be able to download a copy of the application package, complete it offline, and then upload and submit your application. You may not e-mail an electronic copy of a grant application to us. You may access the electronic grant application for the SBIR Program at: http://www.Grants.gov. You must search for the downloadable application package for this competition by the CFDA number. Do not include the CFDA number's alpha suffix in your search (e.g. , search for 84.133, not 84.133S). The telephone number for the Grants.gov Helpdesk is 1-800-518-4726 or e-mail: support@grants.gov. Funding Opportunity Number: ED-GRANTS-090908-001. Assistance Listing: 84.133. Funding Instrument: G. Category: ED. Award Amount: Up to $75K per award.
The National Leadership Grants for Libraries Program (NLG-L) supports projects that address critical needs of the library and archives fields and have the potential to advance practice and strengthen library and archival services for the American public. Successful proposals will generate results such as new models, tools, research findings, services, practices, and/or alliances that can be widely used, adapted, scaled, or replicated to extend and leverage the benefits of federal investment. Applications to IMLS should both advance knowledge and understanding and ensure that the federal investment made generates benefits to society. Specifically, the goals for this program are to generate projects of far-reaching impact that: • Build the workforce and institutional capacity for managing the national information infrastructure and serving the information and education needs of the public. • Build the capacity of libraries and archives to lead and contribute to efforts that improve community well-being and strengthen civic engagement. • Improve the ability of libraries and archives to provide broad access to and use of information and collections with emphasis on collaboration to avoid duplication and maximize reach. • Strengthen the ability of libraries to provide services to affected communities in the event of an emergency or disaster. • Strengthen the ability of libraries, archives, and museums to work collaboratively for the benefit of the communities they serve. Throughout its work, IMLS places importance on diversity, equity, and inclusion. This may be reflected in an IMLS-funded project in a wide range of ways, including efforts to serve individuals of diverse geographic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds; individuals with disabilities; individuals with limited functional literacy or information skills; individuals having difficulty using a library or museum; and underserved urban and rural communities, including children from families with incomes below the poverty line. Application Process: The application process for the NLG-L program has two phases; applicants must begin by applying for Phase I. For Phase I, all applicants must submit Preliminary Proposals by the September 20th deadline listed for this Notice of Funding Opportunity. For Phase II, only selected applicants will be invited to submit Full Proposals, and only those Invited Full Proposals will be considered for funding. Invited Full Proposals will be due March 20, 2024. Funding Opportunity Number: NLG-LIBRARIES-FY24. Assistance Listing: 45.312. Funding Instrument: G. Category: AR,HU. Award Amount: $50K – $1M per award.
Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program (ED/IES) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Education, Institute of Education Sciences (IES). This program provides funding for small businesses to conduct research and development of innovative education technology products. It emphasizes rigorous research and the potential for commercialization to bring products to schools. Projects can leverage AI functionalities, interactive learning, and assistive technologies for students and educators. The program has an annual allocation of $10 million for new ed-tech products.