FY 2026 Community Engagement Exchange

Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs

Published: Jun 10, 2026

Updated: Jun 17, 2026

Source: grants_gov

About This Opportunity

This is a grants contract in the social protection, education and training and Youth sectors, with a focus on Higher Education. Located in United States, North America, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of USD 1.0 million. Proposals must be submitted before July 9, 2026.

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Description

The Global Leaders Division in the Office of Citizen Exchanges at the U.S. 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 U.S. 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 U.S. 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 U.S. 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 U.S. interests. CEE is supported by Pawel Adamowicz supplemental funding.

Please see the Notice of Funding Opportunity for additional information.

Agency: Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs

CFDA: 19.415

Eligible Applicants: Please see full announcement.

Applicant Types: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Private institutions of higher education; Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

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: allisonle@state.gov

Data provenance

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About Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs

Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs has issued 34 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 15 currently open and 0 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Education & Training, Information & Communication Technology, and Culture, Heritage & Tourism. All notices are published for United States. Notices are distributed via Grants.gov. Most recent publication: June 16, 2026.

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When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is July 9, 2026. You have 13 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.

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What is the estimated budget?

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