FY 2026 Global Undergraduate Exchange Program
Agency: Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs
Assistance Listings: 19.009 -- Academic Exchange Programs - Undergraduate Programs
Last Updated: May 13, 2026
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Description
The Office of Academic Exchange Programs of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs announces an open competition for the administration of the FY 2026 Global Undergraduate Exchange Program (Global UGRAD). The total amount of funding for this award will be up to $4,800,000, pending the availability of FY 2026 funds.
The Global UGRAD Program places small cohorts of participants at a broad range of colleges and universities, including community colleges, land-grant institutions, rural campuses, and Senior Military Institutions, giving participants a “real American” experience in small towns and rural communities. Participants build skills in strategic U.S. priority fields such as business, entrepreneurship, semiconductors, AI, engineering, critical minerals, manufacturing, and supply chain resilience. All participants are required to study U.S. history, civic engagement, and American culture, deepening their understanding of American excellence, innovation, and culture. Funding should support approximately 160 participants, pending the availability of FY 2026 funds. Every effort should be made to maximize the number of scholarships awarded; staffing levels should be adequate to ensure that participant health and safety are prioritized.
Please see the NOFO for additional information.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Education
- Public and state institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
Nonprofit
- Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)
Miscellaneous
- Other
Additional information
Please see announcement.
Grantor contact information
Description
Stephanie Sanders
SandersSS@state.gov SandersSS@state.gov
Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| FY26_Global_UGRAD_-_NOFO.pdf | FY26 Global Undergraduate Exchange Program NOFO | Mar 26, 2026 04:24 PM UTC |
| FY26_Global_UGRAD_-_POGI.pdf | FY26 Global Undergraduate Exchange Program POGI | Mar 26, 2026 04:25 PM UTC |
| performance_monitoring_plan_mode_2.3_02.03.2025-4.docx | ECA Performance Monitoring Plan [219 KB] (PMP) (DOCX) | Mar 26, 2026 04:34 PM UTC |
| performance_monitoring_plan_mode_2.3_02.03.2025.pdf | ECA Performance Monitoring Plan [219 KB] (PMP) (PDF) | Mar 26, 2026 04:34 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs Organizational Funding Opportunities
Archived: July 2, 2026
Application process
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Award
Funding opportunity number: DFOP0017975
Cost sharing or matching requirement: No
Funding instrument type: Cooperative agreement
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation: --
Category of Funding Activity: Other
Category Explanation: Please see full announcement.
History
Version: 2
Posted date: March 26, 2026
Archive date: July 2, 2026