The FY 2026 U.S. Creative Tech Exchange grant is designed to connect U.S. creative professionals and technologists with international peers in fields like architecture, gaming, and virtual reality. The goal is to boost U.S. innovation and cultural influence. One U.S.-based nonprofit or educational organization will receive $1.32 million to run this program, which includes activities like workshops and public showcases.
Who it's for: This grant is for U.S.-based nonprofits, educational institutions, and certain Native American tribal organizations that can design and implement a program connecting U.S. and international creative professionals in emerging technologies.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- For-profit organizations
- Non-U.S.-based entities
- Organizations without a clear plan for program delivery
- Entities focused on film and television
- Lack of measurable outcomes in the proposal
What You May Need
- Detailed program proposal
- Recruitment strategy
- Plans for program delivery
- Measurable outcomes
- Budget outline
- Organizational background information
- Proof of nonprofit or educational status
- Coordination plan with ECA and U.S. embassies
Cautions
- Excludes film and television projects
- Requires coordination with U.S. embassies
- Must demonstrate economic and cultural impact
- Strict focus on specified art forms
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants include U.S.-based nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status, public and state institutions of higher education, and other Native American tribal organizations. The program is open to entities that can effectively design and implement a program in the specified creative and technological fields.
Overview
This grant is for U.S.-based nonprofits, educational institutions, and certain Native American tribal organizations that can design and implement a program connecting U.S. and international creative professionals in emerging technologies.
Likely Disqualifiers
- For-profit organizations
- Non-U.S.-based entities
- Organizations without a clear plan for program delivery
- Entities focused on film and television
- Lack of measurable outcomes in the proposal
Use of Funds
The funds can be used to design and implement a program that includes collaborative labs, fellowships, workshops, and public showcases, focusing on the intersection of arts and emerging technologies.
Expected Awards
1
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- May 7, 2026
- Deadline
- Jul 6, 2026(9 days)
- Archive Date
- Aug 5, 2026
- Est. Award Date (AI estimate)
- Fall 2026
Application Checklist
- Review the Notice of Funding Opportunity
- Develop a comprehensive program proposal
- Create a recruitment and delivery strategy
- Outline measurable outcomes
- Prepare a detailed budget
- Gather organizational documentation
- Plan coordination with ECA and U.S. embassies