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FY 2026 America First U.S. Speaker Program

Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs

DFOP0017995

DOS-ECA

General Information

N/a
Est. Program Funding:
May 26, 2026
Closing Date:
1
Expected No. of Awards
$2,736,259
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.

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
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: GrantSolutions Help Desk
Phone: 202-890-9795

CFDA Program(s)

  • 19.440: ECA U.S. Speaker Program
   

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