The FY 2026 TechLeaders program is designed to boost America's leadership in key technology areas like AI, space, biotech, supply chain, and agriculture by hosting international professionals in the U.S. for a five-week program. Participants will work with U.S. mentors and companies to develop solutions in these fields. The program also includes international exchanges and an accelerator to promote U.S. technology standards globally.
Who it's for: Organizations that can manage international exchange programs, including recruiting and placing participants, and handling logistics for both U.S. and overseas components.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Inability to demonstrate capacity for recruiting and managing international participants
- Lack of experience in organizing exchange programs
- Inability to implement overseas programming
- Non-compliance with federal grant regulations
What You May Need
- Detailed proposal outlining program management and logistics
- Evidence of experience with international exchange programs
- Plan for recruiting and selecting participants
- Budget proposal
- Organizational capacity statement
- Partnership agreements with U.S. mentors and companies
- Plan for overseas programming and reciprocal exchanges
Cautions
- Ensure compliance with all federal grant regulations
- Demonstrate clear capacity for managing international programs
- Prepare for detailed reporting and accountability requirements
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants include public and state institutions of higher education, organizations without restrictions, Native American tribal organizations, and nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status. These entities must demonstrate the ability to manage international exchange programs and implement both U.S. and overseas components effectively.
Overview
Organizations that can manage international exchange programs, including recruiting and placing participants, and handling logistics for both U.S. and overseas components.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Inability to demonstrate capacity for recruiting and managing international participants
- Lack of experience in organizing exchange programs
- Inability to implement overseas programming
- Non-compliance with federal grant regulations
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to manage the entire exchange program, including participant recruitment, logistics, placements, and overseas components like reciprocal exchanges and an accelerator program.
Expected Awards
1
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- May 7, 2026
- Deadline
- Jul 6, 2026(9 days)
- Archive Date
- Aug 5, 2026
Application Checklist
- Review the Notice of Funding Opportunity for detailed requirements
- Prepare a comprehensive program proposal
- Develop a budget that aligns with program goals
- Gather evidence of past experience with similar programs
- Establish partnerships with U.S. mentors and companies
- Draft a plan for overseas programming
- Ensure all organizational documents are up-to-date