Funder: Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), U.S. Department of State
Due Dates: August 15, 2025
Funding Amounts: $250,000–$7,242,250 per award (base year); up to $21,726,750 total program funding; 6–8 awards; up to 48 months
Summary: Supports U.S. organizations in placing and monitoring international high school students in U.S. host families and schools as part of the Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study (YES) Program.
Key Information: Applicants must demonstrate at least four years of experience conducting international exchanges for awards above $130,000.