The FY 2026 Tech Youth Program is a grant opportunity to run a three-week youth exchange program in the U.S. This program is designed to help young people, both American and international, develop technical, leadership, and entrepreneurial skills. The program includes hands-on experiences like job shadowing and site visits to U.S. companies. It's aimed at preparing youth to succeed in emerging industries and support U.S. technological leadership.
Who it's for: This grant is for organizations that can run a youth exchange program. Eligible applicants include nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, private colleges or universities, and public or state colleges or universities.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Lack of 501(c)(3) status for nonprofits
- Not being a higher education institution
- Inability to host a three-week exchange program
- Failure to engage both American and international students
- Inadequate plans for pre- and post-exchange activities
What You May Need
- Proof of 501(c)(3) status (if applicable)
- Detailed program proposal
- Budget plan
- Plan for pre-exchange activities
- Plan for post-exchange alumni engagement
- Capstone project implementation plan
- Partnership letters or agreements
- Staffing plan
- Risk management plan
- Evaluation and assessment plan
Cautions
- Program must involve both U.S. and international students
- Exchange must take place in the U.S.
- Program must include hands-on training and industry visits
- Capstone projects are required
- Strict adherence to budget and reporting requirements
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, which are tax-exempt organizations; Private institutions of higher education, which are privately funded colleges or universities; Public and state institutions of higher education, which are publicly funded colleges or universities. Other eligible entities may be specified in the Notice of Funding Opportunity.
Overview
This grant is for organizations that can run a youth exchange program. Eligible applicants include nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, private colleges or universities, and public or state colleges or universities.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Lack of 501(c)(3) status for nonprofits
- Not being a higher education institution
- Inability to host a three-week exchange program
- Failure to engage both American and international students
- Inadequate plans for pre- and post-exchange activities
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to organize and run the three-week exchange program, including travel, accommodation, and activities for participants. They can also cover pre-exchange activities, post-exchange alumni engagement, and capstone project implementation.
Expected Awards
1
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- May 7, 2026
- Deadline
- Jul 6, 2026(9 days)
- Archive Date
- Aug 5, 2026
- Last Updated
- May 13, 2026
- Est. Award Date (AI estimate)
- Fall 2026
Application Checklist
- Verify 501(c)(3) status or institutional eligibility
- Develop a comprehensive program proposal
- Create a detailed budget
- Outline pre- and post-exchange activities
- Plan for capstone project implementation
- Secure partnership agreements
- Prepare a staffing and risk management plan
- Draft an evaluation and assessment strategy
- Submit application by the deadline