How do I apply for FY 2026 Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative (YLAI)?

Start from the official application link and use the full GrantArchive record to review eligibility, funding range, and planning details before submission.

Approaching deadline

FY 2026 Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative (YLAI) deadline 2026

The current listed application deadline is June 4, 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

$7,875,000 to $7,875,000

Total funding

$23,625,000

Funding instrument

Cooperative Agreement

CFDA / ALN

19.415

Cost share

Application Countdown

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Quick facts

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

Deadline summary

The Global Leaders Division in the Office of Citizen Exchanges at the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) seeks proposals for a cooperative agreement to design, implement, and oversee the FY 2026 Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative (YLAI) Fellowship Program. YLAI advances U.S. economic interests and leadership by fostering business partnerships between emerging entrepreneurs from the Western Hemisphere and U.S. companies. The program combines in...

Key dates

Posted

March 25, 2026

Deadline

June 4, 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 full announcement.

Please see full announcement.