Opportunity Information: Apply for DFOP0017496
The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) is offering a grant opportunity titled "FY 2025 America250 U.S. Speaker Program" to support public diplomacy efforts tied to the United States' Semiquincentennial (America250) celebration. Nonprofit organizations that qualify under IRS code 501(c)(3) can apply to manage and carry out this program.
The initiative will fund around 530 programs—310 in person and 220 virtual—featuring American experts who engage with international audiences to build long-term relationships and promote U.S. values and interests. These speakers will participate in events such as workshops, seminars, and training sessions, with the goal of strengthening ties between the U.S. and other countries.
Programs are coordinated through U.S. embassies and consulates and can range from a single event to multi-week engagements. The focus is on speeding up U.S. outreach worldwide during the America250 period while creating opportunities in education and the economy at home.Apply for DFOP0017496
- The Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs in the other sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY 2025 America250 U.S. Speaker Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.440.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2025-07-28.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2025-08-26. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2025.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $2,236,259.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Nonprofits having a 501 (c) (3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education, Others.
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