FY 2026 Leaders Lead On-Demand

Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs

Published: Apr 29, 2026

Updated: May 19, 2026

Source: grants_gov

About This Opportunity

Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs United States: FY 2026 Leaders Lead On-Demand. Grant funding, youth development. Submission deadline May 2026.

This is a grants contract in the Youth, culture and heritage and information and communication technology sectors. 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 25, 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 Youth 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.

Description

The Office of Citizen Exchanges in the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) invites proposals for the FY 2026 Leaders Lead On-Demand program (LLOD). This program develops ideas from across the Department of State into customized, two-way exchange projects. LLOD provides rapid response, flexible programming focused on building self-sustaining global, regional, and country-based networks of practitioners.
The recipient will design and carry out a series of exchange projects for emerging leaders and mid-level professionals representing government, business, and civil society. The program expects to support approximately four to six exchange projects for approximately 150 participants, including approximately 110 foreign and 40 U.S. participants
.Each project will feature a group of foreign participants who will travel to the United States for an intensive, customized program. Activities may include workshops, meetings, or events. Every U.S.-based exchange must also include at least one segment overseas, which should involve U.S. participants. All participants should have relevant experience or expertise in the project’s field. U.S. participants will work with foreign participants during both the U.S. and overseas segments.

Please see the amended 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: 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); 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: BarnesCL@state.gov

Data provenance

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About Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs

Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs has issued 28 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 24 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: May 12, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

What type of contract is this?

This is a Grants contract in the Youth & Employment sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

What is the estimated budget?

The estimated contract value is $2,000,000 - $2,000,000. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United States. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

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When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is May 25, 2026. You have 6 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.

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This notice was issued by Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs in United States. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.