The U.S. Creative Tech Exchange (U.S.CTX) is a new program designed to boost economic growth by connecting U.S. creative professionals and technologists with international peers. It focuses on the intersection of arts and emerging technologies, like AI, and aims to enhance America's influence in art and technology. The program will support up to 30 participants through activities like labs and workshops. One U.S.-based nonprofit or educational organization will receive $1.32 million to run this program.
Who it's for: This grant is for U.S.-based nonprofit organizations or educational institutions that have experience in arts and technology. They should be capable of designing and implementing a program that connects U.S. and international professionals in creative fields.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Not a U.S.-based organization
- Lack of nonprofit status or educational institution credentials
- Proposals that include film and television
- Inability to coordinate with ECA and U.S. embassies
- No clear plan for recruitment or program delivery
What You May Need
- Proof of nonprofit status or educational institution credentials
- Detailed program proposal
- Recruitment and program delivery plans
- Measurable outcome metrics
- Coordination plan with ECA and U.S. embassies
- Budget outline
- Organizational strengths and experience documentation
Cautions
- The program excludes film and television projects
- Must work closely with ECA and U.S. embassies
- Requires measurable outcomes in creative arts and public diplomacy
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants include U.S.-based nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, private institutions of higher education, and public and state institutions of higher education. Other eligible entities may also apply, but specifics should be verified in the Notice of Funding Opportunity.
Overview
This grant is for U.S.-based nonprofit organizations or educational institutions that have experience in arts and technology. They should be capable of designing and implementing a program that connects U.S. and international professionals in creative fields.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Not a U.S.-based organization
- Lack of nonprofit status or educational institution credentials
- Proposals that include film and television
- Inability to coordinate with ECA and U.S. embassies
- No clear plan for recruitment or program delivery
Use of Funds
The $1.32 million grant can be used to design and implement the U.S.CTX program, covering costs related to collaborative labs, fellowships, workshops, and public showcases. Funds should support activities that connect U.S. professionals with international peers in the creative tech field.
Expected Awards
1
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- May 7, 2026
- Deadline
- Jul 6, 2026(9 days)
- Archive Date
- Aug 5, 2026
- Last Updated
- May 13, 2026
Application Checklist
- Verify nonprofit or educational institution status
- Develop a comprehensive program proposal
- Outline recruitment and program delivery plans
- Establish measurable outcome metrics
- Prepare a budget for the $1.32 million grant
- Plan coordination with ECA and U.S. embassies
- Submit proof of organizational strengths and experience