# 2026 U.S. Speaker Program

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/ofop0003124-2026-u-s-speaker-program/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/362937

> U.S. Mission to India offered grants of up to $250,000 (at least $230,000) to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make one award worth $250,000 in total. Applications closed on July 24, 2026.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | OFOP0003124 |
| Agency | U.S. Mission to India |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | July 24, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $250,000 |
| Award floor | $230,000 |
| Expected awards | 1 |
| Total funding | $250,000 |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 19.040 |

## Who can apply

- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

1. Not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations . 2. Public and private educational institutions. 3. Public International Organizations and Governmental institutions.

## What the grant funds

The Public Diplomacy Section at the U.S. Embassy in New Delhi announces an opportunity to implement the U.S. Speaker and Specialist Program in India. The program will advance U.S. strategic, economic, and security interests by connecting American experts with priority Indian audiences and highlighting U.S. leadership in areas critical to security, innovation, technological competitiveness, and economic growth. Through this program, U.S. subject matter experts will engage Indian audiences on priority issues, including regional security and deterrence; maritime security; cybersecurity and protection of critical infrastructure; emerging technologies; strategic competition; energy security; and innovation driven economic growth. Program activities will include eight to ten (8 to 10) in country speaker programs across India and ten (10) virtual engagements. Target audiences include established and emerging professionals from leading think tanks and research institutions; technology and innovation leaders; industry stakeholders and business leaders involved in trade, investment, and supply chains; and other professionals positioned to influence policy, technology, security, and economic decisions relevant to U.S. interests.

## Questions people ask

### Is OFOP0003124 still open?

No. It closed on July 24, 2026.

### Who can apply for 2026 U.S. Speaker Program?

U.S. Mission to India accepted applications from the applicants described in the notice. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for 2026 U.S. Speaker Program?

Closed July 24, 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 $250,000 each. About $250,000 in total for one award.

### Who has won Public Diplomacy Programs grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees, Meridian International Center, American Councils for International Education: Actr/Accels, Inc. The program made 13,489 awards worth $358 million in that time.