19.441: ECA – American Spaces

19.441

Active

Department of State (DOS)

Aug. 23, 2022

Aug. 23, 2022

As authorized by the Fulbright-Hays Act for programs exercised in FY 2020 and going forward and as authorized by the Smith-Mundt Act for programs exercised in FY 2019 and prior to that, American Spaces are open-access public platforms supported by the U.S. government and located in more than 140 countries, connecting the world with the United States. American Spaces give visitors and program participants a first taste of America and serve as an important platform for advancing post priorities, whether by utilizing Washington-based resources or through locally-based programming. American Spaces visitors champion continued ties with the United States, and can go on to become trusted Post contacts or participate in ECA’s exchange programs such as Fulbright and the International Visitors Leadership Program (IVLP). The five core programming areas that take place in American Spaces draw on the breadth of what ECA offers: EducationUSA advising, English language learning and teaching, Alumni engagement, strategic cultural programs that utilize ECA’s Envoys (arts, music, sports, science, and more), and information about the United States, such as through connecting with expert American speakers. The State Department’s Public Diplomacy Strategic Framework calls for the revitalization of existing American Spaces and the establishment of new ones. The Director of ECA/A/M leads the American Spaces strategy, under the direction of the Deputy Assistant Secretary for ECA Academic programs. ECA coordinates with other Department bureaus (R/PPR, regional PD offices, GPA, OBO, DS, and IRM, among others) as appropriate to ensure that their interests are met.

B - Project Grants (Cooperative Agreements)

Not Applicable

Foreign audiences. See www.grants.gov for individual award announcements.

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