FY 2026 Community Engagement Exchange — Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs funding opportunity
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FY 2026 Community Engagement Exchange

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The Global Leaders Division in the Office of Citizen Exchanges at the Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) seeks proposals for a cooperative agreement to design and implement the FY 2026...

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Award $1M Deadline in 26 days Location Alabama Type grant Level Federal Open posted Jun 10, 2026
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  • Who can apply: Federal-level applicants (see eligibility for details).
  • Funding amount: up to $1,000,000.
  • Next deadline: July 9, 2026.
  • Issued by: Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs.
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Award amount
$1M
Deadline
in 26 days
Jul 9, 2026
Total pool
$0

About this opportunity

The Global Leaders Division in the Office of Citizen Exchanges at the Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) seeks proposals for a cooperative agreement to design and implement the FY 2026 Community Engagement Exchange (CEE). CEE is a two-way exchange initiative for approximately 30-40 emerging civic leaders (ages 22-27), from Europe and Eurasia, that provides skill-based training, hands-on activities, and practical application of one of the First Amendment’s most fundamental rights: the freedom of speech. Grounded in the enduring principles of the Constitution, CEE equips participants with the skills to promote free speech, reduce conflict and strengthen community engagement. CEE participants will work alongside American counterparts in a substantive six- to eight-week exchange program, including a four-to five-week individually tailored professional placement in a organization, designed to cultivate practical First Amendment (1A) skills. Approximately 15–20 Americans will travel on reciprocal visits, co-designed with CEE participants, that showcase America’s leadership, promote free speech, and create opportunities for sustained collaboration. CEE advances foreign policy by strengthening the free speech and community engagement, promoting constructive public discourse, and fostering international partners equipped to address complex challenges in alignment with interests. CEE is supported by Pawel Adamowicz supplemental funding. Please see the Notice of Funding Opportunity for additional information.

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  • Arkansas
  • California
  • Colorado
  • Connecticut
  • Delaware
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  • Georgia
  • Hawaii
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  • Oregon
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  • Rhode Island
  • South Carolina
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  • Wisconsin
  • Wyoming
  • District of Columbia

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Source systemgrants.gov
Source ID362751
PostedJun 10, 2026

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