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FY 2026 Youth Ambassadors Programs

Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs

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Closing in 28 daysLast verified: 2026-06-19

About This Grant

The Office of Citizen Exchanges, Youth Programs Division of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) is pleased to announce an open competition for the FY 2026 Youth Ambassadors program. Proposals may be submitted to implement one, or more, of eight program options outlined in this solicitation. A different proposal must be submitted for each program option, if applying for more than one. You must clearly identify which program option a proposal is for, early in the Executive Summary of the proposal. The Youth Ambassadors program provides groups of youth and adult mentor (select programs) participants from select countries in the regions of Sub-Saharan Africa (AF), East Asia and Pacific (EAP), Europe and Eurasia (EUR), Middle East and North Africa (NEA), South Central Asia (SCA), the Western Hemisphere (WHA), and the United States of America (USA) , with a three-week exchange focusing on youth leadership. In addition to participants travelling internationally, exchanges will include U.S. youth and adult mentors participating as peers in U.S. based exchanges. As applicants explore the main theme of leadership, they are encouraged to showcase creative and transformative application of AI concepts, resources, strategies, and tools. Program participants will apply knowledge gained on the program to implement follow-on projects in their home communities. Please see the Notice of Funding Opportunity for additional information.

Grant Summary

FY 2026 Youth Ambassadors Programs is a Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs grant providing $300K to $2.1M for university. Applications are due 2026-07-17 (closing in 28 days). Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.

Focus Areas

other

Eligibility

university

How to Apply

Funding Range

$300K$2.1M

Deadline

2026-07-17

Complexity
Medium
  1. 1Confirm your organization is eligible for FY 2026 Youth Ambassadors Programs from Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
  2. 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
  3. 3Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
  4. 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs before the deadline.
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FY 2026 Youth Ambassadors Programs: Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible for the FY 2026 Youth Ambassadors Programs?

FY 2026 Youth Ambassadors Programs is offered by Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs and is generally open to university. It is open to organizations nationwide unless the funder specifies otherwise. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.

How much funding does the FY 2026 Youth Ambassadors Programs provide?

FY 2026 Youth Ambassadors Programs provides between $300K and $2.1M per award from Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.

When is the FY 2026 Youth Ambassadors Programs deadline?

Applications for FY 2026 Youth Ambassadors Programs are due 2026-07-17 (closing in 28 days). Because deadlines can change, verify the date with the funder, Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs, and give yourself enough time to prepare a complete, competitive application before the close date.

How do you apply for the FY 2026 Youth Ambassadors Programs?

To apply for FY 2026 Youth Ambassadors Programs, confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs.

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