Open · DFOP0018696 · CFDA 19.401 · Discretionary

FY 2027 Fulbright Scholar Program

Federal grant opportunity posted by Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs, cataloged on Grants.gov.

$8.7M-$8.7M
Award range
Open
Status
4d
Days left
1
Expected awards

The verdict

FY 2027 Fulbright Scholar Program is an open discretionary opportunity from Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs, offering $8,650,000 -- $8,650,000 across 1 expected award. Applications close in 4 days.

$8.7M-$8.7M
award range
Open
4 days left
1
expected award
19.401
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - FY 2027 Fulbright Scholar Program - is cataloged under number DFOP0018696 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 19.401, posted by Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as open, first posted on June 16, 2026. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a cooperative agreement.

Award economics. The award range on file is $8,650,000 -- $8,650,000. It expects to issue 1 award. Cost sharing is not required, so applicants do not need to commit matching funds to be competitive on this opportunity. Federal award ranges are often upper bounds; actual allocations reflect program appropriations, the strength of the applicant pool, and the evaluation committee's scoring.

Deadline and action path. Applications close on August 14, 2026 - roughly 4 days from today. That is a tight window, prioritize SAM.gov registration validation and assemble required documents immediately. Every Grants.gov submission requires an active SAM.gov registration and a Unique Entity ID. Review the Eligibility section below carefully, federal eligibility categories (nonprofit, state or local government, tribal, individual, educational institution, small business) have distinct registration and reporting requirements. Pre-application outreach to the listed agency contact is permitted and often welcomed, it helps clarify scope and scoring priorities. Before acting on the deadline or award figures above, verify them directly on the official Grants.gov listing, amendments can change dates and amounts after this page was last refreshed.

Award Range

$8,650,000 -- $8,650,000

Close Date

August 14, 2026

Posted

June 16, 2026

Expected Awards

1

Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Description

The Fulbright U.S. and Visiting Scholar Programs annually provide approximately 970 awards to U.S. scholars and professionals to lecture and/or conduct research overseas and approximately 1,025 awards to visiting (non-U.S.) scholars to lecture and/or conduct research in the United States. In addition to the core U.S. and Visiting Scholar Program components, the agreement also includes, but is not limited to, the Fulbright Scholar-in-Residence Program (S-I-R); Global Scholars Program; International Education Administrator Seminars (IEA) seminars; Fulbright Outreach Lecturing Fund (OLF); research-based, cohort programs to address priority policy areas; and other special awards that align with U.S. government priorities.Please read the Notice of Funding Opportunity and POGI for additional details.

Eligibility

Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category codes 06, 12, 20, 25. These codes correspond to applicant types (state/local government, tribal organization, nonprofit, educational institution, individual, small business, etc.) defined in Grants.gov's own eligibility reference. See the current Grants.gov eligibility categories or check the official listing below for this opportunity's exact eligibility statement.

Official Listing on Grants.gov

View full details, application forms, and submission instructions.

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Agency Contact

Leigh Sours

Key Dates

Posted June 16, 2026
Close Date August 14, 2026
Archive Date September 13, 2026
Last Updated June 16, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "FY 2027 Fulbright Scholar Program", offered by Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs. It is associated with CFDA program 19.401. The Fulbright U.S. and Visiting Scholar Programs annually provide approximately 970 awards to U.S. scholars and professionals to lecture and/or conduct research overseas and approximately 1,025 awards...
Is this opportunity still open?
Yes, this opportunity is currently open for applications. The closing date is August 14, 2026.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is $8,650,000 -- $8,650,000. Expected number of awards: 1.
How do I apply?
Applications for federal grant opportunities are typically submitted through Grants.gov. Visit the official listing at grants.gov for application instructions, required documents, and submission deadlines.

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