FY 2026 America First U.S. Speaker Program
Agency: Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs
Assistance Listings: 19.440 -- ECA U.S. Speaker Program
Description
The U.S. Speaker Program is a nimble, rapid response public diplomacy tool that for more than 40 years has built lasting relationships between U.S. citizen experts and foreign decision-makers and other professional interlocutors that serve Administration priorities and the American people. Programs will focus on America First priorities such as energy security, critical minerals, commercial diplomacy, freedom of expression, digital freedom, and AI. The program recruits experienced American experts from across the United States for in-person and/or virtual exchanges that advance America First priorities. Through the program, American professionals establish and sustain linkages with key foreign audiences and institutions, which directly contribute to economic opportunities for Americans. The program works with U.S. embassies and consulates to produce impactful in-person programs ranging from three days to three weeks in length; and virtual programs, which can take place on a single date and time and/or may be part of a continuing series. Programmatic formats include lectures, workshops, seminars, and training series.
...Please see the announcement for additional information.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Nonprofit
- Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)
Education
- Public and state institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
Miscellaneous
- Other
Additional information
Grantor contact information
Description
PitmanIE@state.gov
Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| NOFO_-_FY26_America_First_U.S._Speaker_Program.pdf | FY 2026 America First U.S. Speaker Program NOFO | Mar 26, 2026 05:02 PM UTC |
| performance_monitoring_plan_mode_2.3_02.03.2025-4.docx | ECA Performance Monitoring Plan [219 KB] (PMP) (DOCX) | Mar 26, 2026 05:02 PM UTC |
| performance_monitoring_plan_mode_2.3_02.03.2025.pdf | ECA Performance Monitoring Plan [219 KB] (PMP) (PDF) | Mar 26, 2026 05:02 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs Organizational Funding Opportunities
Closing: May 26, 2026
Award
$--
Program Funding
1
Expected awards
$2,736,259
Award Minimum
$2,736,259
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
DFOP0017995
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
Funding instrument type:
Cooperative agreement
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Category of Funding Activity:
Other
Category Explanation:
Please see announcement.
History
Version:
2
Posted date:
March 26, 2026
Archive date:
June 25, 2026
