Strengthening Strategic Partnerships through Expert Engagement
The U.S. Embassy in Brazil is offering up to $250,000 for a program that brings American experts to engage with Brazilian institutions in key sectors through lectures, workshops, and training to foster collaboration and knowledge exchange.
Funder: U.S. Mission to Brazil
Due Dates: June 3, 2026: Pre-Application Information Session (virtual) | June 15, 2026: Full application submission deadline | June 15, 2026: Question submission deadline | June 22, 2026: Grants.gov closing date
Funding Amounts: Up to $250,000 total; one award expected; project period 12–36 months; no cost share required.
Summary: Supports a U.S. Speaker and Specialist Program to strengthen Brazil-U.S. connections through knowledge exchange, professional collaboration, and shared learning in priority sectors.
Key Information: Only not-for-profit and educational institutions may apply; for-profit entities are not eligible.
Description
The U.S. Mission to Brazil, through its Public Diplomacy Section, invites proposals for the implementation of the U.S. Speaker and Specialist Program in Brazil. This initiative aims to foster robust connections between Brazil and the United States by promoting the exchange of knowledge, professional collaboration, and shared learning. The program will bring American experts to engage with Brazilian institutions and professionals across the public, private, and academic sectors.
Priority areas include energy, innovation, technology, freedom of expression, public safety, and commercial development. Activities may involve lectures, workshops, seminars, and training sessions—both in-person and virtual—across Brazil, designed to share practical expertise, build skills, and encourage ongoing collaboration. The program is expected to deliver approximately 15–30 activities, reaching at least 500 participants and generating measurable outcomes in professional development and bilateral engagement.
The award will be structured as a cooperative agreement, with substantial involvement from the U.S. Embassy in program direction, speaker selection, and logistics oversight.
