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FY 2025 America250 U.S. Speaker Program

ID: DFOP0017496 • Type: Posted
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Description

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.

Background
The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) announces an open competition to support the FY 2025 America250 U.S. Speaker Program, aimed at celebrating the U.S. Semiquincentennial, known as America250. The program seeks to engage key interlocutors from around the world through dynamic exchanges facilitated by American experts.

The initiative has been a public diplomacy tool for over 40 years, fostering relationships between U.S. citizens and foreign stakeholders.

Grant Details
The grant will provide administrative and programmatic support for approximately 530 programs, including 310 in-person and 220 virtual events. The programs will involve lectures, workshops, seminars, and training series that advance America250 objectives.

The recipient organization will partner with U.S. embassies and consulates to develop customized programs that align with strategic U.S. policies, recruit prominent American experts, and ensure high-quality logistical services for program implementation.

Eligibility Requirements
Eligible applicants include U.S. not-for-profit organizations (including think tanks and civil society organizations) and U.S. public and private educational institutions. Organizations must have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) issued via SAM.gov and a valid registration in SAM.gov.

To be eligible for awards exceeding $130,000, organizations must demonstrate at least four years of experience in conducting international exchange programs.

Period of Performance
The period of performance is anticipated to be 12 months from the award date, which is expected to be September 15, 2025.

Grant Value
The total value of the grant is $2,236,259, which is also the anticipated award amount.

Place of Performance
The grant activities will take place globally, with specific locations determined by the nature of the programs and partnerships with overseas embassies and consulates.
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Overview

Agency
Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) [DOS]
Category of Funding
Other (see text field entitled "Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity" for clarification)
Funding Instruments
Cooperative Agreement
Grant Program (CFDA)
19.440 - ECA U.S. Speaker Program
Grant Category
Discretionary
Cost Sharing / Matching Requirement
False
Source
Grants.gov
On 7/28/25 the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs posted grant opportunity DFOP0017496 for FY 2025 America250 U.S. Speaker Program. The grant will be issued under grant program 19.440 ECA U.S. Speaker Program. It is expected that one grant will be made worth between $2.2 million and $2.2 million.

Timing

Posted Date
July 28, 2025, 12:00 a.m. EDT
Closing Date
Aug. 26, 2025, 12:00 a.m. EDT Past Due
Last Updated
July 28, 2025, 10:48 a.m. EDT
Version
2
Archive Date
Sept. 25, 2025

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants
Private institutions of higher education
Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Additional Info
Please see full announcement.

Award Sizing

Ceiling
$2,236,259
Floor
$2,236,259
Estimated Program Funding
Not Provided
Estimated Number of Grants
1

Contacts

Contact
Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs
Contact Email
pitmanie@state.gov
Contact Phone
(202) 890-9795
Additional Information
Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs Organizational Funding Opportunities
Additional Information Site
https://www.state.gov/eca-grant-opportunities/

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