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FY 2026 Study of the U.S. Institutes Madeleine K. Albright Young Women Leaders Program

Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs Nonprofit eligible

Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs has posted this community grant for nonprofits and other eligible applicants, with applications due Jun 26, 2026. It provides awards up to $1.5M.

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Deadline
Jun 26, 2026
Award amount
Up to $1.5M
Expected awards
1
Posted
May 19, 2026
Opportunity number
DFOP0018387
CFDA
19.009

Opportunity description

The Office of Academic Exchange Programs, ECA, invites proposal submissions for the design and implementation of the FY 2026 Study of the U.S. Institutes Madeleine K. Albright Young Women Leaders Program (Albright SUSIs). The four Albright SUSIs will take place over five weeks in summer 2027. The Albright SUSIs will focus on one of two themes: 1) Economic Prosperity and Growth (two SUSIs) and 2) Governance and Security (two SUSIs). See details in section C. Program Description of the Notice of Funding Opportunity.


The Albright SUSIs include four cohorts of approximately 20 foreign undergraduate students (men and women), between the ages of 18 and 25 (approximately 80 participants total).


The Albright SUSIs will include an approximately four-week academic residency at a U.S. educational institution and an approximately one-week integrated academic field experience that will bring participants to a U.S. region distinct from their residency location. Each Albright SUSI should highlight American success and innovation in the themes outlined above. The program should include opportunities for continued follow-on engagement once participants return home.


Please see the Notice of Funding Opportunity for additional information.

Who can apply

  • Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
  • 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

Please see full announcement.

Funding

Award floor
$1.5M
Award ceiling
$1.5M

Agency contact

Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs

Samira Omarshah

OmarshahSL@state.gov

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