Scout | FY 2026 Community Solutions Program: U.S. exchange cooperative agreement for local economic growth projects

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FY 2026 Community Solutions Program: U.S. exchange cooperative agreement for local economic growth projects

The U.S. Department of State (ECA) is seeking proposals for a cooperative agreement to design and run the FY 2026 Community Solutions Program. The program will bring approximately 50–60 leaders (ages 27–39) to the United States for a 3–4 month exchange, where they will work with American partners on real-world regional economic growth initiatives. Focus areas include industry cluster developme…

Source

Agency: Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs

Award

Award Ceiling: $3M

Award Floor: $3M

Dates

Open Date: June 24, 2026

Close Date: July 23, 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 solutions program

u.s. department of state

cooperative agreement

citizen exchanges

regional economic growth

industry clusters

leadership exchange

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