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U.S. Leadership in Education, Advanced Manufacturing, and Digital Skills (U.S. LEADS) Program (FY 2026) is sponsored by U.S. Department of State. This program seeks to provide responsive and flexible programming with activities tailored to U. S.
priorities for vocational-technical education and commercial diplomacy. The program aims to lead to measurable positive policy change in these areas.
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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: May 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.
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U.S. Leadership in Education, Advanced Manufacturing, and Digital Skills (U.S. LEADS) Program (FY 2026) is funded by U.S. Department of State. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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