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FY 2026 U.S. Leadership in Education, Advanced Manufacturing, and Digital Skills (U.S. LEADS) Program is sponsored by U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA). U. S.
LEADS advances U. S. foreign policy and national interests by strengthening international partnerships with countries strategically important to U.
S. industry and supply chains. This Freedom 250 initiative will showcase U.
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Opportunity Listing - FY 2026 U.S. Leadership in Education, Advanced Manufacturing, and Digital Skills (U.S. LEADS) Program FY 2026 U.S. Leadership in Education, Advanced Manufacturing, and Digital Skills (U.S. LEADS) Program Agency: Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs Assistance Listings: 19. 408 -- Academic Exchange Programs - Teachers Last Updated: March 13, 2026 View version history on Grants.
gov The United States Leadership in Education, Advanced Manufacturing, and Digital Skills (U.S. LEADS) Program celebrates America's 250th anniversary by showcasing U.S. leadership from the Industrial Revolution to the Digital Revolution, focusing on revitalizing manufacturing, advancing AI, and strengthening supply chains.
This Freedom 250 initiative will spark collaboration between U.S. community colleges, international vocational leaders, and U.S. industry partners to address emerging labor market demands that advance U.S. interests and drive economic development. The program will launch with a summit in Washington, D. C.
to highlight America’s industrial heritage, current leadership in manufacturing and AI, and the role of U.S. community colleges in preparing the workforce of tomorrow. The program will also include a U.S. exchange for approximately 100 higher education officials, commerce leaders, and policymakers from countries strategically important to U.S. industry.
The group should be divided into four cohorts comprised of approximately 25 representatives from approximately 3-4 countries, determined based on U.S. foreign policy priorities in consultation with ECA, U.S. embassies, and regional bureau input. These two-week regional programs will take place in approximately four U.S. cities with strong higher education-industry partnerships.
Through site visits, hands-on learning, and industry engagement, international participants will gain knowledge of U.S. best practices in manufacturing and technology training, enabling them to adopt similar approaches and establish partnerships that advantage U.S. companies. The summit should occur between December 2026 and March 2027 and be followed immediately by the in-person regional exchanges.
The successful applicant will provide responsive and flexible programming with activities tailored to U.S. priorities for vocational-technical education and commercial diplomacy that will lead to measurable positive policy change. Please see the Notice of Funding Opportunity for additional information.
Private institutions of higher education Public and state institutions of higher education Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3) Please see full announcement. Grantor contact information File name Description Last updated FY26_NOFO_U. S.
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pdf ECA Performance Monitoring Plan (PMP) (PDF) Mar 13, 2026 03:23 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.
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Not explicitly stated, but likely open to educational institutions, particularly community colleges, and organizations involved in workforce development and international education partnerships. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
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Study of the U.S. Institutes for Scholars (SUSIs for Scholars) is sponsored by U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA). SUSIs for Scholars is an intensive academic program offering foreign university faculty and professionals a deeper understanding of U. S. society, technological advancements, and institutions, enhancing their ability to teach and research about the United States.
The American Film Showcase (AFS) is a cooperative agreement from the U.S. Department of State Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs that funds a cultural and commercial diplomacy initiative promoting American creativity in global markets. The program combines film, television, gaming, and media arts to strengthen U.S. cultural influence abroad and create commercial opportunities for American creative industries. Activities include lectures, masterclasses, residencies, screenings, and workshops led by industry professionals, coordinated with U.S. embassies worldwide. Eligible applicants are nonprofits, universities, and other organizations; approximately $1,540,000 in FY 2026 funding is available with proposals due June 1, 2026.