FY 2026 Sports Diplomacy On Demand Program
Description
The Office of Sports Diplomacy, in the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), announces an open competition for the FY 2026 Sports Diplomacy On Demand Program. U.S. public and private non-profit organizations meeting the provisions described in Internal Revenue Code section 26 U.S.C. 501(c)(3) may submit proposals to manage short-term sports exchange projects designed to support key sporting and cultural priorities of the Administration.
Sports Diplomacy On Demand (SD On Demand) is a new, flexible program that will allow the Department of State to quickly respond to Administration’s foreign policy priorities in sports. SD On Demand projects are designed for rapid implementation, enabling swift responses to emerging policies, geopolitical opportunities, and pressing foreign policy needs. The SD On Demand Program will advance U.S. foreign policy through sports-focused programs that leverage the Decade of Sport in America, solidifying the FIFA World Cup 2026 legacy, building momentum toward the 2028 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games in Los Angeles, and beyond.
The recipient will implement a series of customized, short-term sports-based exchange projects for a variety of individuals that may include high-profile athletes, leaders in sports federations and ministries abroad, or non-elite athletes, coaches, and sports administrators. The program expects to support approximately 40 exchange projects for 120-140 participants, including approximately 40-50 foreign participants and 80-90 from the United States.
Please see the announcement for additional information.
Agency: Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs
CFDA: 19.415
Eligible Applicants: Please see announcement.
Applicant Types: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification); Private institutions of higher education; Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Cost Sharing: No
More Info: Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs Organizational Funding Opportunities — https://www.state.gov/eca-grant-opportunities/
Contact: Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs
Email: CainNL@state.gov
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About This Opportunity
This is a grants contract in the construction and civil works, education and training and culture and heritage sectors, with a focus on Buildings, Higher Education and Sports. Located in United States, North America, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of USD 2.0 million. Proposals must be submitted before May 26, 2026.
Published through Grants.gov, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for grants in the construction and civil works sector. Grant applications generally require a detailed project proposal, a clear results framework, and evidence of the applicant's capacity to deliver the proposed activities. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.