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FY 2026 TechLeaders: Critical Emerging Technologies Exchange deadline 2026

The current listed application deadline is July 5, 2026. Use this page to verify timing fast, then move into the full grant record for planning, comparison, and drafting.

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Agency
Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs
Award range
$1,500,000 to $1,500,000
Total funding
Not specified
Funding instrument
Cooperative Agreement
CFDA / ALN
19.415
Cost share
No

Application Countdown

55
Days
11
Hours
47
Minutes

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Quick facts

Opportunity number
Not listed
Last updated
May 6, 2026
Expected awards
1

Deadline summary

The Office of Citizen Exchanges, Global Leaders Division, of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) invites proposal submissions for the FY 2026 TechLeaders: Critical Emerging Technologies Program. TechLeaders will strengthen America’s technological edge and industry dominance by promoting U.S. leadership in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Space Technology, Biotechnology/Health Technology, Supply Chain/Cold Chain Technology, and Agricultural Technology (AgriTech). This initiati...

Key dates

Posted
May 6, 2026
Deadline
July 5, 2026

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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 full announcement.

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