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United States 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. This program aims to showcase U.S. leadership in manufacturing and AI, focusing on revitalizing manufacturing and strengthening supply chains.
It will foster collaboration between U.S. community colleges, international vocational leaders, and U.S. industry partners to address emerging labor market demands. The program includes a summit and U.S. exchange programs for international participants to learn about best practices in manufacturing and technology training.
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FY 2026 U.S. Leadership in Education, Advanced Manufacturing, and Digital Skills (U.S. LEADS) Program | FindGrants Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs Deadline passed Last verified: 2026-05-18 LinkedIn X Facebook Email Copy 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 is a Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs grant providing funding that varies by award .
The application deadline (2026-05-18) has passed. Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants. Funder did not publish eligibility criteria — confirm directly with the funder before applying.
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FY 2026 U.S. Leadership in Education, Advanced Manufacturing, and Digital Skills (U.S. LEADS) Program is offered by Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs and is generally open to eligible organizations. It is open to organizations nationwide unless the funder specifies otherwise.
Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served. How much funding does the FY 2026 U.S. Leadership in Education, Advanced Manufacturing, and Digital Skills (U.S. LEADS) Program provide?
FY 2026 U.S. Leadership in Education, Advanced Manufacturing, and Digital Skills (U.S. LEADS) Program provides an amount that varies by award per award from Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.
When is the FY 2026 U.S. Leadership in Education, Advanced Manufacturing, and Digital Skills (U.S. LEADS) Program deadline? The listed deadline for FY 2026 U.S. Leadership in Education, Advanced Manufacturing, and Digital Skills (U.S. LEADS) Program (2026-05-18) has passed. Check with the funder, Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs, for a future cycle, and use FindGrants to find similar open grants you can apply to right now.
How do you apply for the FY 2026 U.S. Leadership in Education, Advanced Manufacturing, and Digital Skills (U.S. LEADS) Program? To apply for FY 2026 U.S. Leadership in Education, Advanced Manufacturing, and Digital Skills (U.S. LEADS) Program, confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Not explicitly stated for nonprofits as lead applicants, but the program description emphasizes collaboration with U.S. community colleges and industry partners, suggesting potential for nonprofit involvement in supporting these partnerships. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
United States Leadership in Education, Advanced Manufacturing, and Digital Skills (U.S. LEADS) Program is funded by U.S. Department of State, Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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