You should offer libations to the Fulbright gods in the hope that funding will fall from the sky and into your lap! And by libations, I mean alcohol
In all seriousness, I feel like being promoted from alternate to a full grant is just a matter of utter luck. I was told that Vietnam had more money in their coffers for applicants, and so +/- 5 more alternates will be offered grants. I really hope Taiwan pulls through for you! It's just luck whether or not they have extra money for more applicants, or whether another applicant will drop out of the program, or whether someone's health is so bad that the State Dept does not approve them. Best of luck to you though, no matter what path you go down! I know going through the job search is a tough gig (hell, I'll be doing it next year...), but I hope something you love pulls through for you.