FY 2026 Sports Visitor Program

Eligible Applicant Types

Additional Criteria

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.

Overview

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).

Likely Disqualifiers

• Organizations without 501(c)(3) status
• Entities with less than four years of experience in international exchanges
• Organizations not registered in SAM.gov
• Proposals from organizations submitting more than one application
• Proposals aimed at elite or professional athletes