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"FY 2026 America First U.S. Speaker Program" is currently closed and not accepting applications.
FY 2026 America First U.S. Speaker Program is sponsored by U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA). This program is a public diplomacy tool that builds relationships between U.S. citizen experts and foreign decision-makers and professional interlocutors, serving Administration priorities and American interests.
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Opportunity Listing - FY 2026 America First U.S. Speaker Program FY 2026 America First U.S. Speaker Program Agency: Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs Assistance Listings: 19. 440 -- ECA U.S. Speaker Program Last Updated: May 13, 2026 View version history on Grants.
gov 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.
Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3) Public and state institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Grantor contact information File name Description Last updated NOFO_-_FY26_America_First_U. S. _Speaker_Program.
pdf FY 2026 America First U.S. Speaker Program NOFO Mar 26, 2026 05:02 PM UTC performance_monitoring_plan_mode_2. 3_02. 03.
2025-4. docx ECA Performance Monitoring Plan [219 KB] (PMP) (DOCX) Mar 26, 2026 05:02 PM UTC performance_monitoring_plan_mode_2. 3_02.
03. 2025. pdf ECA Performance Monitoring Plan [219 KB] (PMP) (PDF) Mar 26, 2026 05:02 PM UTC Link to additional information Funding opportunity number : Cost sharing or matching requirement : Funding instrument type : Opportunity Category Explanation : Category of Funding Activity : Your account requires additional identity verification.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: U.S. citizen experts. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The published deadline was May 26, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
FY 2026 America First U.S. Speaker Program is funded by U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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