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The Benjamin Franklin Transatlantic Fellowship is a program from the U.S. Department of State that fosters relationships between young Europeans and Americans to strengthen transatlantic ties.
The four-week U.S.-based exchange engages 45 European teenagers and 10 American teenagers, ages 16 to 18, in activities focused on transatlantic relations, leadership development, critical thinking, diplomacy, community activism, and media literacy, using the legacy of Benjamin Franklin as a unifying framework. American youth participate domestically and do not travel abroad.
Eligible American applicants must be U.S. citizens between the ages of 16 and 18. Public applications are accepted when the program opens; the application period is currently closed. The fellowship is administered by a designated program partner on behalf of the State Department.
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Benjamin Franklin Transatlantic Fellowship | Exchange Programs Benjamin Franklin Transatlantic Fellowship The Benjamin Franklin Transatlantic Fellowship fosters relationships among the younger generation of Europeans and Americans to build strong linkages and awareness.
The Fellowship engages 45 teenagers from Europe and ten American teenagers (ages 16 - 18) in a four-week U.S.-based exchange program that aims to reinforce the transatlantic relationship.
During the Fellowship, participants will explore transatlantic relations, leadership development, critical thinking, diplomacy, community activism, and the media in order to unite young adults around common goals, using the legacy of Benjamin Franklin as a framework. American youth are eligible to participate in the fellowship, but do not travel abroad. Eligibility and Application Overview Public applications are accepted.
Applicants must be U.S. Citizens and 16-18 years old. The application period is currently closed.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Approximately 55 students ages 16-18 from Europe and the United States. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Benjamin Franklin Transatlantic Fellowship is funded by U.S. Department of State. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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The United States Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs’ Office of International Visitors (ECA/PE/V) announces an open competition for up to four cooperative agreements to support the staff expenses and overhead costs of the FY 2026 International Visitor Leadership Program’s (IVLP) National Program Agencies (NPAs). Launched in 1940, the IVLP is the Department of State’s foundational professional exchange program. The IVLP advances U.S. national security priorities and builds long-term relationships between Americans and international leaders in government, business, academia, and other fields. Recipients design and implement customized short-term visits to the United States for current and emerging leaders from around the world. These visits support U.S. foreign policy goals and reflect the participants’ professional interests. Eligible recipients will have expertise in foreign policy, experience in professional exchange programming, and the ability to provide tailored projects for participants from all countries. Please see the full NOFO for additional information. Funding Opportunity Number: DFOP0017385. Assistance Listing: 19.402. Funding Instrument: CA. Category: O. Award Amount: $613K – $1.2M per award.
Tinker Foundation Institutional Grants is a grant from the Tinker Foundation that funds research, advocacy, and capacity-building projects aimed at improving the lives of Latin Americans in the areas of democratic governance and education. Grant amounts typically range from $50,000 to $150,000, supporting activities including applied research, community engagement, measurement and evaluation, and knowledge exchange over periods of up to 36 months. Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) organizations or their equivalent with annual budgets of $50,000 or more, operating in Spanish- or Portuguese-speaking Latin American countries. The foundation ran one grantmaking cycle in 2026, with the Letter of Inquiry deadline on January 21, 2026 and full proposals due March 19, 2026 by invitation only. The foundation does not fund lobbying, individuals, tuition, or construction.