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FY 2026 U.S.-Europe Community Engagement Exchange (First Amendment skills training)

The U.S. Department of State (ECA) is seeking proposals under a cooperative agreement to design and run the FY 2026 Community Engagement Exchange. The program will host 30–40 emerging civic leaders from Europe and Eurasia (ages 22–27) for a six- to eight-week exchange focused on practical First Amendment free-speech skills, including training and tailored placements in U.S. organizations, plus…

Source

Agency: Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs

Award

Award Ceiling: $1M

Award Floor: $1M

Dates

Open Date: June 10, 2026

Close Date: July 9, 2026

Eligibility

nonprofit

university

Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education

Private institutions of higher education

Keywords

community engagement

first amendment

free speech

civic leaders

exchange program

cooperative agreement

citizen exchanges

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