FY 2026 U.S. Youth Ambassadors Program Grant: Up to $7.95 Million Available for International Youth Leadership and Cultural Exchange Projects

The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) has officially announced the FY 2026 Youth Ambassadors Programs funding opportunity, inviting eligible higher education institutions, nonprofit organizations, and other qualified entities to submit proposals for one of the United States’ flagship international youth leadership exchange initiatives.