Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs (DOS-ECA)
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The Sports Visitor Program is an international exchange initiative by the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. It uses sports to promote U.S. foreign policy, leadership, and the sports economy. The program involves sports-based exchanges between American and international youth (ages 15-23) and their coaches, focusing on leadership, cultural exchange, and community engagement. It's not for professional athletes but aims to build relationships and explore the impact of U.S. laws on sports.
Who it's for: This grant is for U.S. not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and NGOs, as well as public and private educational institutions with at least four years of experience in international exchanges. These entities must be registered in SAM.gov with a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI).
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Eligible applicants include U.S. not-for-profit organizations (such as think tanks and NGOs) and U.S. not-for-profit public and private educational institutions. Applicants must have at least four years of experience conducting international exchanges and be registered in SAM.gov with a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI). Only one proposal per organization will be considered.
This grant is for U.S. not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and NGOs, as well as public and private educational institutions with at least four years of experience in international exchanges. These entities must be registered in SAM.gov with a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI).
Funds can be used to organize sports-based exchanges, integrate with youth sports camps, balance sports training with workshops and cultural activities, launch initiatives for America's 250th anniversary, and provide orientations and alumni engagement. The award supports both U.S.-based and international exchanges.
Expected Awards
1
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Award Range
$4,000,000 - $4,000,000
Deadline
May 26, 2026
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