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S-DR860-26-NOFO-0004: U.S. STEM Summer Exchange for Youth

Closed Closed June 24, 2026 Opportunity S-DR860-26-NOFO-0004 ☆ Save

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• Award ceiling$80,000
• Award floor$30,000
• Total funding$80,000
• Expected awards10
• Cost sharingNot required
• Funding typeGrant

Key dates

Who can apply

This opportunity was open to the applicants described in the notice.

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

●U.S. public and private educational institutions ●Not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations

Is this a realistic fit?

• Past Public Diplomacy Programs awards averaged $26,570; this notice allows up to $80,000 per award.
• No cost sharing or match is required.

What the grant funds

The U.S. Embassy in Santo Domingo seeks to increase Dominican youth engagement with U.S.-linked opportunities in science, technology, engineering, innovation, and higher education at a time when emerging technologies such as semiconductors, artificial intelligence, engineering, and digital innovation are shaping the global economy. While interest in STEM fields is growing in the Dominican Republic, many students lack direct exposure to U.S. universities, innovation ecosystems, and private-sector leaders that can help them access international academic and professional opportunities. This program will address these challenges through dynamic, public-facing activities that connect Dominican youth with U.S. universities, companies, alumni, and exchange opportunities. Activities may include technology and science fairs, networking events, mentorship opportunities, innovation showcases, university visits, and EducationUSA engagement. Past Embassy-supported programs have shown that hands-on experiences, mentorship, and direct interaction with U.S. experts and institutions are highly effective in increasing interest in U.S.-linked opportunities. This NOFO builds on those lessons by emphasizing immersive and interactive programming that strengthens people-to-people ties, increases awareness of U.S. educational pathways, and promotes the United States as the premier and accessible partner in science, technology, and innovation. Project Audience(s): ● Dominican university students currently enrolled in Dominican universities ● Undergraduate and graduate students ages 18-30 years old ● Undergraduate and graduate students pursuing degrees in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Project Goal: Advance U.S. foreign policy priorities by positioning the United States as the leading and most accessible partner for Dominican youth in science, technology, innovation, and higher education, while exposing Dominican students to U.S. best practices in innovation, teaching, and private-sector collaboration through engagement with U.S. universities, thereby increasing interest and participation in U.S. academic and exchange programs. Project Objectives: ● Objective 1: Increase awareness of U.S.

Category: Education.

Applying now

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