FY 2026 Tech Youth Program

Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs

Published: May 7, 2026

Updated: May 19, 2026

Source: grants_gov

About This Opportunity

Grant tender: FY 2026 Tech Youth Program. From Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs in United States, ICT & digital. Submission deadline Jul 2026.

This is a grants contract in the information and communication technology, Youth and education and training sectors, with a focus on Secondary Education and Higher Education. Located in United States, North America, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of USD 1.1 million. Proposals must be submitted before July 6, 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 information and communication technology 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 of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) is pleased to announce an open competition for proposals to implement the FY 2026 Tech Youth program. Tech Youth is a new three-week, U.S.-based youth exchange that will equip young innovators with essential technical, leadership, and entrepreneurial skills to lead effectively and succeed in emerging industries. Participants will gain hands-on experience through job shadowing, site visits to U.S. companies, meetings with industry leaders, and intensive coursework and hands-on training. The program advances U.S. efforts to secure technological advantage over strategic competitors. The program will support approximately 96 American and international participants from select countries worldwide (approximately 72 English-speaking international high school students and 24 U.S. high school students) in pre-exchange activities, the three-week U.S.-based exchange (to be conducted in summer 2027), post-exchange alumni engagement, and implementation of required capstone projects that address real-world economic and business challenges.

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: Private institutions of higher education; Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; 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)

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: ShieldsSD@state.gov

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from Grants.gov and was originally published on May 7, 2026. Last refreshed today. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

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

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.

How can I submit a bid?

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When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is July 6, 2026. You have 48 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

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.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Grants contract in the Information & Communication Technology 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 $1,100,000 - $1,100,000. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.