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FY 2026 Community College Administrator Program

ID: DFOP0017811 • Type: Posted
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Description

The Community College Administrator Program's (CCAP) goal is to advance U.S. global leadership in vocational-technical education, support systemic education policy change in priority countries, and foster strategic partnerships that advance U.S. interests in trade and commerce. By showcasing America's specialized approach to vocational-technical education, CCAP will help reduce reliance on foreign aid and cultivate trade and business relationships that strengthen U.S. supply chains and economic interests. CCAP will introduce approximately 20 foreign higher education officials and senior administrators to the U.S. community college model through a maximum six-week program, to be implemented approximately between October 2026 and June 2027. The program consists of a virtual exchange and up to four weeks of in-person programming in the United States, featuring site visits, industry engagement, and a one-week executive dialogue. Cohorts include government or high-level officials with higher education planning responsibilities and senior administrators from post-secondary vocational and technical institutions, selected from one or more countries.

The program will examine the key tenets of community college administration and cutting-edge programs at U.S. community colleges that address local educational and labor market needs. In support of U.S. foreign policy, the program will build participant higher education policy knowledge regarding community college administration in key areas including, but not limited to, developing talent pipelines, curriculum development, program assessment, finance and fundraising, and private sector partnerships. The successful applicant will provide responsive and flexible programming and exhibit an ability to tailor activities to U.S. priorities for vocational-technical education that leads to measurable positive policy change.

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Background
The Community College Administrator Program (CCAP) is initiated by the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) to enhance U.S. global leadership in vocational-technical education. The program aims to support systemic education policy changes in priority countries and foster strategic partnerships that advance U.S. interests in trade and commerce. By showcasing the U.S. community college model, CCAP seeks to reduce reliance on foreign aid and strengthen U.S. supply chains and economic interests.

Grant Details
The CCAP will introduce approximately 20 foreign higher education officials and senior administrators to the U.S. community college model through a maximum six-week program, which includes a virtual exchange and up to four weeks of in-person programming in the United States. This will feature site visits, industry engagement, and a one-week executive dialogue. The program will focus on key tenets of community college administration, including developing talent pipelines, curriculum development, program assessment, finance and fundraising, and private sector partnerships. The successful applicant must provide responsive programming tailored to U.S. priorities for vocational-technical education that leads to measurable positive policy change.

Eligibility Requirements
Eligible applicants include U.S. not-for-profit organizations (including think tanks and civil society organizations) and U.S. not-for-profit public and private educational institutions. Organizations must have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) issued via SAM.gov and demonstrate at least four years of experience in conducting international exchanges for awards exceeding $130,000.

Period of Performance
The period of performance is anticipated to be 36 months, with programming implemented approximately between October 2026 and June 2027.

Grant Value
The total available funding for this grant is $550,000, pending availability of funds.

Place of Performance
The grant activities will primarily take place in the United States.
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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)
19.408 - Academic Exchange Programs - Teachers
Grant Category
Discretionary
Cost Sharing / Matching Requirement
False
Source
Grants.gov
On 2/19/26 the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs posted grant opportunity DFOP0017811 for FY 2026 Community College Administrator Program. The grant will be issued under grant program 19.408 Academic Exchange Programs - Teachers. It is expected that one grant will be made worth between $550,000 and $550,000.

Timing

Posted Date
Feb. 19, 2026, 12:00 a.m. EST
Closing Date
April 20, 2026, 12:00 a.m. EDT Due in 37 Days
Last Updated
Feb. 19, 2026, 9:04 a.m. EST
Version
2
Archive Date
May 20, 2026

Eligibility

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

Award Sizing

Ceiling
$550,000
Floor
$550,000
Estimated Program Funding
Not Provided
Estimated Number of Grants
1

Contacts

Contact
Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs
Contact Email
johnsonmm4@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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