ClosedOpportunity OFOP0003124

2026 U.S. Speaker Program

U.S. Mission to India · Department of State

At a glance

2026 U.S. Speaker Program is a closed federal cooperative agreement opportunity from U.S. Mission to India (Department of State). The application deadline was July 24, 2026. Individual awards are listed as $230K – $250K, with about 1 award expected and $250K in total estimated funding. Applicant types listed as eligible include others (see notice). Cost sharing is not required. It is funded under Assistance Listing 19.040 (Public Diplomacy Programs).

Summary assembled from the official notice's fields. The official notice governs.

Key facts

Posted: Jun 24, 2026
Close date: Jul 24, 2026
Award floor: $230,000
Award ceiling: $250,000
Est. total funding: $250,000
Expected awards: 1
Cost sharing: Not required
Funding instrument: Cooperative Agreement
Opportunity category: Discretionary

Who can apply

Others (see notice)

Additional information on eligibility (from the notice)

1. Not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations . 2. Public and private educational institutions. 3. Public International Organizations and Governmental institutions.

Based on the published notice. Review the official notice for complete eligibility requirements.

What it funds

Official synopsis as published by the agency, formatted for readability.

The Public Diplomacy Section at the U.S. Embassy in New Delhi announces an opportunity to implement the U.S. Speaker and Specialist Program in India. The program will advance U.S. strategic, economic, and security interests by connecting American experts with priority Indian audiences and highlighting U.S. leadership in areas critical to security, innovation, technological competitiveness, and economic growth.

Through this program, U.S. subject matter experts will engage Indian audiences on priority issues, including regional security and deterrence; maritime security; cybersecurity and protection of critical infrastructure; emerging technologies; strategic competition; energy security; and innovation driven economic growth. Program activities will include eight to ten (8 to 10) in country speaker programs across India and ten (10) virtual engagements.

Target audiences include established and emerging professionals from leading think tanks and research institutions; technology and innovation leaders; industry stakeholders and business leaders involved in trade, investment, and supply chains; and other professionals positioned to influence policy, technology, security, and economic decisions relevant to U.S. interests.

Additional information from the agency ↗

Assistance Listing

What is an ALN?

19.040Public Diplomacy ProgramsProgram →

Reported obligations under ALN 19.040

Historical data · not a prediction

FY18

$129M

FY19

$34.5M est.

FY20

$130M

FY21

$129M

Source: SAM.gov Assistance Listing 19.040. Program-wide totals, not awards from this specific opportunity.

Agency contact (as published)

U.S. Mission to India
202-890-9795

Quick answers

Who is eligible to apply for “2026 U.S. Speaker Program”?

The official notice lists these applicant types as eligible: Others (see notice). Additional restrictions may apply; review the full notice.

How much funding is available through “2026 U.S. Speaker Program”?

Per the notice, individual awards are listed as $230k – $250k, total estimated program funding is $250,000 and the agency expects to make about 1 awards.

How do I apply for “2026 U.S. Speaker Program”?

Applications are submitted through the official source, not through GrantsJunction. Open the official notice on Grants.gov (opportunity OFOP0003124), and review the full announcement and application package. Organizations applying through Grants.gov generally need an active SAM.gov registration and a Grants.gov account, which can take several weeks to set up.

Matched on shared Assistance Listings, agency, categories and eligible applicant types.

ForecastedALN 19.040