2026 U.S. Speaker Program
Closed Posted
- Opportunity number
- OFOP0003124
- Agency
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US Embassy New Delhi
US Consulates and Embassies, Department of State
- Applications due
- Award size
- $230,000 to $250,000
Opportunity facts
- Assistance listings
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- 19.040 Public Diplomacy Programs
- Funding instrument
- Cooperative Agreement
- Category
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- Science and Technology and other Research and Development
- Eligible applicants
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- Other
- Points of contact
- Full announcement
Opportunity details come from Grants.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The U.S. Embassy in New Delhi is soliciting applications for a cooperative agreement to implement the 2026 U.S. Speaker Program in India, with applications due July 24, 2026. The program will fund eight to ten in-country speaker programs across India and ten virtual engagements connecting American subject matter experts with Indian audiences on regional security and deterrence, maritime security, cybersecurity and critical infrastructure protection, emerging technologies, strategic competition, energy security, and innovation-driven economic growth.
Eligible applicant types are classified as "Other" in the NOFO. Target audiences include professionals from leading think tanks and research institutions, technology and innovation leaders, industry stakeholders and business leaders involved in trade, investment, and supply chains, and other professionals positioned to influence policy, technology, security, and economic decisions relevant to U.S. interests.
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement under CFDA 19.040, Public Diplomacy Programs, administered by the Department of State Bureau of Public Affairs. The NOFO does not specify an award ceiling, award floor, or expected number of awards.
Applicants must submit the SF-424, SF-424A, Applicant Organization Info (Attachment 5), Budget Template (Attachment 4), M&E Performance Monitoring Plan (Attachment 3), and follow the Suggested Application Format (Attachment 6). Organizations without a Negotiated Indirect Cost Rate Agreement may claim indirect costs up to 10 percent of Modified Total Direct Costs. Monitoring and evaluation expenditures typically represent 3–7 percent of total project budget. International air travel must comply with the Fly America Act. Place of performance is India; administrative oversight is held by U.S. Embassy New Delhi.
Synopsis
The Public Diplomacy Section at the U.S. Embassy in New Delhi announces an opportunity to implement the U.S. Speaker and Specialist Program in India. The program will advance U.S. strategic, economic, and security interests by connecting American experts with priority Indian audiences and highlighting U.S. leadership in areas critical to security, innovation, technological competitiveness, and economic growth. Through this program, U.S. subject matter experts will engage Indian audiences on priority issues, including regional security and deterrence; maritime security; cybersecurity and protection of critical infrastructure; emerging technologies; strategic competition; energy security; and innovation driven economic growth. Program activities will include eight to ten (8 to 10) in country speaker programs across India and ten (10) virtual engagements. Target audiences include established and emerging professionals from leading think tanks and research institutions; technology and innovation leaders; industry stakeholders and business leaders involved in trade, investment, and supply chains; and other professionals positioned to influence policy, technology, security, and economic decisions relevant to U.S. interests.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Attachment 6 - Suggested Application Format.docx | DOCX document | |
| Attachment 5 - Applicant Organization Info.docx | DOCX document | |
| Attachment 4 - Budget Template.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| Attachment 3.1 - Instructions - M&E Performance Monitoring Plan.docx | DOCX document | |
| Attachment 3 - M&E Performance Monitoring Plan.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| Attachment 2 - SF424A.pdf | ||
| Attachment 1 - SF424.pdf |
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