# FY 2026 Community College Administrator Program

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/dfop0017811-fy-2026-community-college-administrator-program/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361327

> Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs offered grants of up to $550,000 (at least $550,000) to nonprofits and colleges and universities. It expected to make one award. Applications closed on April 20, 2026.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | DFOP0017811 |
| Agency | Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | April 20, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $550,000 |
| Award floor | $550,000 |
| Expected awards | 1 |
| Total funding | not stated |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 19.408 |

## Who can apply

- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

Please see Notice of Funding Opportunity.

## What the grant funds

The Community College Administrator Program’s (CCAP) goal is to advance U.S. global leadership in vocational-technical education, support systemic education policy change in priority countries, and foster strategic partnerships that advance U.S. interests in trade and commerce. By showcasing America’s specialized approach to vocational-technical education, CCAP will help reduce reliance on foreign aid and cultivate trade and business relationships that strengthen U.S. supply chains and economic interests. CCAP will introduce approximately 20 foreign higher education officials and senior administrators to the U.S. community college model through a maximum six-week program, to be implemented approximately between October 2026 and June 2027. The program consists of a virtual exchange and up to four weeks of in-person programming in the United States, featuring site visits, industry engagement, and a one-week executive dialogue. Cohorts include government or high-level officials with higher education planning responsibilities and senior administrators from post-secondary vocational and technical institutions, selected from one or more countries. The program will examine the key tenets of community college administration and cutting-edge programs at U.S. community colleges that address local educational and labor market needs. In support of U.S. foreign policy, the program will build participant higher education policy knowledge regarding community college administration in key areas including, but not limited to, developing talent pipelines, curriculum development, program assessment, finance and fundraising, and private sector partnerships. The successful applicant will provide responsive and flexible programming and exhibit an ability to tailor activities to U.S. priorities for vocational-technical education that leads to measurable positive policy change. Please see the NOFO for additional information.

## Questions people ask

### Is DFOP0017811 still open?

No. It closed on April 20, 2026.

### Who can apply for FY 2026 Community College Administrator Program?

Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs accepted applications from nonprofits and colleges and universities. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for FY 2026 Community College Administrator Program?

Closed April 20, 2026. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.

### How much funding is available?

Awards of up to $550,000 each.

### Who has won Academic Exchange Programs - Teachers grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were International Research and Exchanges Board Inc., American Councils for International Education: Actr/Accels, Inc., University of Montana. The program made 35 awards worth $51.9 million in that time.