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FY 2026 Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative (YLAI) is sponsored by Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. Provides fellowships for approximately 250 participants from the Caribbean and Latin America, including orientation, U. S.
business placements, and entrepreneurial training.
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Opportunity Listing - FY 2026 Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative (YLAI) FY 2026 Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative (YLAI) 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 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-person and technology-driven engagement, an active alumni network, and ongoing collaboration with U.S. embassies to promote U.S. commercial priorities, create new opportunities for American companies in key markets, and increase public awareness of American business leadership.
YLAI directly supports U.S. national security and the Administration’s foreign policy objectives by strengthening commercial ties, expanding U.S. exports, and promoting American values of entrepreneurship, free enterprise, and innovation throughout the Western Hemisphere.
The FY 2026 program will bring approximately 250 participants from the Caribbean and Latin America for a five to six-week fellowship, including orientation, tailored U.S. business placements, entrepreneurial training, a closing event, and post-program alumni activities. Approximately 100 U.S. participants will travel overseas to support Fellows’ action plans and develop networks that support American economic growth.
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 Please see full announcement. Grantor contact information File name Description Last updated FY26_YLAI_NOFO.
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03. 2025-4. docx ECA Performance Monitoring Plan [626 KB](PMP) (DOCX) Mar 26, 2026 05:21 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.
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