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FY 2026 America First U.S. Speaker Program
Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs
DFOP0017995
DOS-ECA
General Information
Est. Program Funding:
Closing Date:
Expected No. of Awards
Award Ceiling
Opportunity Number:
DFOP0017995
Owning Agency:
DOS-ECA
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary (D)
Synopsis
| The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) announces an open competition to support the FY 2026 America First U.S. Speaker Program. Through this cooperative agreement, ECA will support approximately 580 programs, 360 in-person and 220 virtual, engaging key interlocutors from all regions of the world.
The U.S. Speaker Program is a nimble, rapid response public diplomacy tool that for more than 40 years has built lasting relationships between U.S. citizen experts and foreign decision-makers and other professional interlocutors that serve Administration priorities and the American people. Programs will focus on America First priorities such as energy security, critical minerals, commercial diplomacy, freedom of expression, digital freedom, and AI. The program recruits experienced American experts from across the United States for in-person and/or virtual exchanges that advance America First priorities. Through the program, American professionals establish and sustain linkages with key foreign audiences and institutions, which directly contribute to economic opportunities for Americans. The program works with U.S. embassies and consulates to produce impactful in-person programs ranging from three days to three weeks in length; and virtual programs, which can take place on a single date and time and/or may be part of a continuing series. Programmatic formats include lectures, workshops, seminars, and training series. Please see the announcement for additional information. |
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| Response Date | May 26, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT |
| Posting Date | Mar 26, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT |
| Archive Date | Jun 25, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT |
| Award Ceiling | 2,736,259 |
| Award Floor | 2,736,259 |
| Cost Sharing | No |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants | Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education, Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification), Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Info on Eligibility: | Please see announcement. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name | Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs |
| Link to Additional Information: | Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs Organizational Funding Opportunities |
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CFDA Program(s)
- 19.440: ECA U.S. Speaker Program
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