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"FY 2026 Future Leaders Exchange Global (FLEX Global)" is currently closed and not accepting applications.
FY 2026 Future Leaders Exchange Global (FLEX Global) is sponsored by Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, U.S. Department of State. Provides scholarships for high school students from Eurasia to study in the U. S.
for one academic year.
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Opportunity Listing - FY 2026 Future Leaders Exchange Global (FLEX Global) FY 2026 Future Leaders Exchange Global (FLEX Global) Agency: Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs Assistance Listings: 19. 415 -- Professional and Cultural Exchange Programs - Citizen Exchanges Last Updated: May 13, 2026 View version history on Grants.
gov The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) invite proposals for cooperative agreements to implement the FY 2026 FLEX Global high school exchange program.
Applicants may apply for one or both of the following program components: · Administrative Component: Manages overseas operations, recruitment and selection of inbound and outbound participants, travel, host family recruitment and placement for outbound participants (e.g., American students studying abroad), database and website management for all inbound and outbound participants, alumni activities for all inbound and outbound participants, program-wide events, and overall program coordination.
· Placement Component: Manages host family and school placement of inbound foreign participants in the U.S., regional “American Excellence” enhancement type activities, and ongoing monitoring and support. FLEX Global builds on the 34-year legacy of the Future Leaders Exchange (FLEX) program and the 24-year legacy of the Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study (YES) program, expanding participation beyond specific world regions.
The program advances U.S. interests by cultivating a network of young leaders who understand and support U.S. culture and priorities, with a focus on entrepreneurship, innovation, civic engagement, and leadership. · Up to 1,200 foreign high school participants will study in the U.S. for an academic year. · Up to 150 American high school participants will study abroad for an academic year.
As noted above, this element of the program will be managed entirely through the Administrative Component. Organizations applying solely for the Placement Component should not include any costs related to this activity. · All participants live with host families, attend high school, and engage in leadership and American Excellence enhancement activities.
ECA expects to issue one award for the Administrative Component and six to ten awards for the Placement Component. Eligible organizations may apply for one or both components but must submit a separate proposal for each component. The POGI document outlines the activities, roles, and responsibilities of the FLEX Global Administrative Component and Placement Component recipients.
Please see the full announcement for additional information. Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3) Private institutions of higher education Public and state institutions of higher education Please see full announcement. Grantor contact information File name Description Last updated FY_2026_FLEX_Global_-_NOFO.
pdf FY 2026 Future Leaders Exchange Global (FLEX Global) NOFO Apr 29, 2026 03:24 PM UTC FY_2026_FLEX_Global_-_POGI. pdf FY 2026 Future Leaders Exchange Global (FLEX Global) POGI Apr 29, 2026 03:24 PM UTC performance_monitoring_plan_mode_2. 3_02.
03. 2025-4. docx ECA Performance Monitoring Plan (PMP) (DOCX) Apr 29, 2026 03:25 PM UTC performance_monitoring_plan_mode_2.
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pdf ECA Performance Monitoring Plan (PMP) (PDF) Apr 29, 2026 03:25 PM UTC Link to additional information Funding opportunity number : Cost sharing or matching requirement : Funding instrument type : Opportunity Category Explanation : Category of Funding Activity : Please see full announcement. Your account requires additional identity verification.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Individuals (high school students from Eurasia). Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $400,000 - $22,000,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was June 29, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
FY 2026 Future Leaders Exchange Global (FLEX Global) is funded by Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, U.S. Department of State. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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