FY 2026 Tech Youth Program
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, a
| Agency | Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs |
|---|---|
| Status | Posted |
| Opportunity number | DFOP0018281 |
| Posted date | 05/07/2026 |
| Application deadline | Jul 06, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT |
| Award ceiling | 1,100,000 |
| Award floor | 1,100,000 |
| Expected number of awards | 1 |
| Who can apply | Please see full announcement. |
| Funding category | Please see full announcement. |
| Assistance Listing (CFDA) | 19.415 |
| 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 (approximat |
| Agency contact | ShieldsSD@state.gov |
| Official listing | https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/362309 |