U.S. Creative Tech Exchange (U.S.CTX)

U.S. Creative Tech Exchange (U.S.CTX) is sponsored by U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA). This international arts exchange program connects U.S. creative professionals and technologists with international peers working at the intersection of arts and emerging technologies, especially artificial intelligence (AI).

The goal is to drive economic growth and position American technology as a key driver of American innovation, economic, and cultural influence in art and technology. Eligible arts include architecture, creative coding and gaming, fashion, graphic design, music, and immersive art.

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gov Maintenance Calendar View similar opportunities FY 2026 U.S. Creative Tech Exchange Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs Document Type:Grants Notice Funding Opportunity Number:DFOP0018285 Funding Opportunity Title:FY 2026 U.S. Creative Tech Exchange Opportunity Category:Discretionary Opportunity Category Explanation: Funding Instrument Type:Cooperative Agreement Category of Funding Activity:Other (see text field entitled "Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity" for clarification) Category Explanation:Please see full announcement.

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415 -- Professional and Cultural Exchange Programs - Citizen Exchanges Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:No Last Updated Date:May 07, 2026 Original Closing Date for Applications:Jul 06, 2026 Current Closing Date for Applications:Jul 06, 2026 Archive Date:Aug 05, 2026 Estimated Total Program Funding: Eligible Applicants:Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification) Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Additional Information on Eligibility:Please see full announcement.

## Additional Information Agency Name:Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs Description:The U.S. **Creative Tech Exchange (U.S.CTX)**is a new international arts exchange program that drives economic growth by connecting U.S. creative professionals and technologists with international peers working at the intersection of the arts and emerging technologies, especially artificial intelligence (AI).

The goal is to position American technology as a key driver of American innovation, economic, and cultural influence in art and technology, For the purposes of this program, “arts” refers specifically to architecture, creative coding and gaming, fashion, graphic design, music and immersive art such as virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and mixed reality (MR); but excludes film and television.

U.S.CTX will support **up to 30 participants**through short-term, hands-on activities such as collaborative labs, fellowships, workshops, and public showcases. ECA will award one U.S.-based nonprofit or educational organization $1. 32 million to design and implement the program in close coordination with ECA and U.S. embassies.

Applicants should propose a concept that leverages their strengths and includes clear plans for recruitment, program delivery, and measurable outcomes in creative arts, economic impact, and public diplomacy. Please see the Notice of Funding Opportunity for additional information.

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