FY 2025 America250 U.S. Speaker Program
Closed Posted
- Opportunity number
- DFOP0017496
- Agency
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Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs
Department of State
- Applications due
- Award size
- $2,236,259
Opportunity facts
- Assistance listings
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- 19.440 ECA U.S. Speaker Program
- Funding instrument
- Cooperative Agreement
- Category
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- Other
- Eligible applicants
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- Higher Education Inst. (Private)
- 501(c)(3) Nonprofits
- Higher Education Inst. (Public)
- Points of contact
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- Imani Pitman pitmanie@state.gov (202) 632-9245
- Full announcement
Opportunity details come from Grants.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) is seeking a cooperative agreement to support the FY 2025 America250 U.S. Speaker Program, which aims to celebrate the U.S. Semiquincentennial through international cultural exchanges. Eligible applicants are U.S. public and private non-profit organizations with 501(c)(3) status and at least four years of experience conducting international exchange programs. The program will support approximately 530 programs, including 310 in-person and 220 virtual exchanges, designed to engage key international audiences and build diplomatic relationships. Evaluation criteria will likely focus on the organization's ability to manage programmatic and administrative aspects of the exchanges, including travel arrangements, visa processing, and performance monitoring. The application deadline is August 26, 2025, with an anticipated award date of September 15, 2025.
The cooperative agreement will provide up to $2,236,259 for the initial 12-month performance period, with potential renewal for two additional consecutive fiscal years. The programs will range from three days to three weeks in length, utilizing various formats such as lectures, workshops, seminars, and training series. These exchanges will target professional audiences across all global regions, working directly with U.S. embassies and consulates to produce impactful programs that advance America250 objectives and create economic and educational opportunities for Americans. The performance period will begin on September 15, 2025, with programs implemented worldwide through both in-person and virtual modalities.
Synopsis
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Update #2 · Latest ·
The U.S. Department of State's Bureau Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) announces an open competition to support the FY 2025 America250 U.S. Speaker Program to help celebrate the U.S. Semiquincentennial, known as America250. U.S. public and private non-profit organization meeting the provisions described in Internal Revenue Code section 26 U.S.C. 501 (c)(3) may submit a proposal to provide administrative and programmatic support for the America250 U.S. Speaker Program. Through this cooperative agreement, ECA will support approximately 530 programs, 310 in-person and 220 virtual, engaging key interlocutors from all regions of the world.
The U.S. Speaker Program is a nimble, rapid response public diplomacy tool that for more than 40 years has built lasting and sustained relationships between U.S. citizen experts and foreign stakeholders that serve the American people. The program recruits dynamic American experts for in-person and/or virtual exchanges that advance America250. Through the Program, American professionals establish and sustain linkages with key foreign audiences and institutions, which directly contribute to economic and educational opportunities for Americans. The Program works with U.S. embassies and consulates to produce impactful in-person programs ranging from three days to three weeks in length and virtual programs, which can take place on a single specified date and time and may be part of a continuing series. Programmatic formats include lectures, workshops, seminars, and training series.
Please see the full announcement for additional information.
Update #1 ·
The U.S. Department of State's Bureau Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) announces an open competition to support the FY 2025 America250 U.S. Speaker Program to help celebrate the U.S. Semiquincentennial, known as America250. U.S. public and private non-profit organization meeting the provisions described in Internal Revenue Code section 26 U.S.C. 501 (c)(3) may submit a proposal to provide administrative and programmatic support for the America250 U.S. Speaker Program. Through this cooperative agreement, ECA will support approximately 530 programs, 310 in-person and 220 virtual, engaging key interlocutors from all regions of the world. The U.S. Speaker Program is a nimble, rapid response public diplomacy tool that for more than 40 years has built lasting and sustained relationships between U.S. citizen experts and foreign stakeholders that serve the American people. The program recruits dynamic American experts for in-person and/or virtual exchanges that advance America250. Through the Program, American professionals establish and sustain linkages with key foreign audiences and institutions, which directly contribute to economic and educational opportunities for Americans. The Program works with U.S. embassies and consulates to produce impactful in-person programs ranging from three days to three weeks in length and virtual programs, which can take place on a single specified date and time and may be part of a continuing series. Programmatic formats include lectures, workshops, seminars, and training series.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Performance Monitoring Plan_MODE 2.3_02.03.2025.pdf | ||
| Performance Monitoring Plan_MODE 2.3_02.03.2025.docx | DOCX document | |
| FY25 A250 Speakers.pdf |
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