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FY 2026 America First U.S. Speaker Program deadline 2026

The current listed application deadline is May 25, 2026. Use this page to verify timing fast, then move into the full grant record for planning, comparison, and drafting.

Agency
Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs
Award range
$2,736,259 to $2,736,259
Total funding
Not specified
Funding instrument
Cooperative Agreement
CFDA / ALN
19.440
Cost share
No

Application Countdown

14
Days
10
Hours
49
Minutes

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Quick facts

Opportunity number
Not listed
Last updated
March 25, 2026
Expected awards
1

Deadline summary

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 ex...

Key dates

Posted
March 25, 2026
Deadline
May 25, 2026

Before you apply

Confirm the official submission path and any portal requirements.
Review the close date carefully and account for agency timezone handling.
Validate fit against the listed eligibility groups before investing drafting time.
This program expects about 1 awards, which can help frame competitiveness.

Eligibility snapshot

Public and State controlled institutions of higher educationNonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher educationPrivate institutions of higher educationOthers (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)Please see announcement.

Please see announcement.