FY 2026 Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange for Young Professionals and Congress-Bundestag/Bundesrat Staff Exchange
This grant funds U.S.-German exchange programs for young professionals and legislative staff, supporting year-long and short-term exchanges to strengthen bilateral relationships and professional development.
Funder: Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs
Due Dates: August 14, 2026 (Full application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Approx. $1,100,000 total; one award; project period 12–24 months
Summary: Supports U.S.-German academic and professional exchanges for young professionals and staff, fostering transatlantic leadership and collaboration.
Key Information: No cost sharing required; only one proposal per applicant; 4+ years exchange experience needed for full funding.
Description
This opportunity funds the implementation of the Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange (CBYX) for Young Professionals and the Congress-Bundestag/Bundesrat Staff Exchange (CBBSX) for the 2027–2028 academic year. The program aims to strengthen U.S.-German ties by supporting approximately 65 American and 65 German young professionals (ages 18.5–24) in year-long exchanges involving language training, academic study, internships, and homestays. The CBBSX component supports short-term reciprocal exchanges for U.S. Congressional and German parliamentary staffers. The selected U.S. organization will coordinate recruitment, selection, placement, monitoring, and support for participants, in partnership with a German organization, and provide logistical support for outbound staff exchanges.
