English Language Exchange Programs: AI and Educational Technology Integration
Grant Opportunity Analysis
The U.S. Embassy in the Philippines, under the Department of State's Public Diplomacy Section, is seeking applications for a cooperative agreement to implement a professional exchange program focused on integrating artificial intelligence and educational technology into English language instruction. The selected recipient will design and execute a structured, two-week professional exchange in March 2027 that brings approximately twelve high-merit educators and senior educational policymakers from the Philippines, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, and Brunei to at least two U.S. cities. Key program deliverables include facilitating site visits with American educational technology companies, leading sessions on responsible AI governance, arranging attendance at the SXSW EDU conference in Austin, Texas, and helping participants draft concrete action plans for their home institutions. Eligible applicants must possess a valid SAM.gov registration, a Unique Entity Identifier, and prior experience managing federal grants and international logistics. Proposals must be submitted via email to RELOManila@state.gov by August 15, 2026, for a single 12-month award valued between $200,000 and $250,000.