Assistance Listing 19.440
ECA U.S. Speaker Program
Department of State · Department of State
Assistance Listing 19.440, “ECA U.S. Speaker Program,” is a federal program administered by Department of State. It provides grant assistance. GrantsJunction currently tracks 0 open, 0 forecasted and 1 closed opportunities under this listing. The agency reported $3.45M in obligations for fiscal year 2025.
- Funding down 9% (FY24→FY25)Actual obligations reported in the SAM.gov listing changed -9% from FY2024 to FY2025. Historical data, not a prediction. calculated by GrantsJunction
Program objective
As authorized by the Fulbright-Hays Act, the U.S. Speaker Program of the Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs awards a cooperative agreement to an organization with experience in international exchanges for the administration of projects. The U.S. Speaker Program mobilizes American citizen experts from all 50 states to engage foreign professional audiences to directly advance Administration priorities. These programs are not academic exercises; they are forward platforms for America First diplomacy, designed to showcase U.S. excellence, expand U.S. market share, and deliver tangible returns for the American people. The participating U.S. experts represent a broad range of knowledge and responsible and informed opinion. Experts participate in traveling and/or virtual programs in support of U.S. foreign policy objectives. The grantee organization is to be responsible for handling all administrative aspects of the program, including arrangements for participant travel, visas, funding disbursement, mailing of materials, and speaker evaluation reporting.
As published in the SAM.gov Assistance Listing.
Current opportunities under 19.440
No open or forecasted opportunities are currently posted under this listing. Programs often post notices on an annual cycle — see recently closed opportunities below for timing.
Eligible applicants (program level)
- Nonprofit Organization
Public nonprofit institution/organization (includes institutions of higher education and hospitals), Private nonprofit institution/organization (includes institutions of higher education and hospitals)
Program-level eligibility from SAM.gov. Each funding notice sets its own requirements.
Reported obligations by fiscal year
Historical data · not a predictionRange and average of financial assistance (from the listing): $3,809,000.
Source: SAM.gov Assistance Listing 19.440. Hatched bars are agency estimates. These totals do not indicate approval rates.Recently closed under 19.440
| Opportunity | Status | Award range | Closes | ALN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
FY 2020 Office of the U.S. Speaker ProgramBureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs | Closed | Up to $4.2M | Apr 27, 2020 | 19.440 |
Frequently asked questions
What is ALN 19.440?
19.440 is the Assistance Listing Number for “ECA U.S. Speaker Program.” Assistance Listing Numbers (formerly CFDA numbers) identify federal assistance programs; individual grant opportunities reference the listing they are funded under.
Who can apply under ALN 19.440?
The SAM.gov listing names these applicant types: Nonprofit Organization. Each funding notice under the program sets its own eligibility, so check the specific opportunity.
How much funding does 19.440 provide?
The agency reported $3,451,000 in obligations for FY2025 in the SAM.gov Assistance Listing. These are program-wide totals reported by the agency, not a prediction of future awards.