FY 2026 American Film Showcase

The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) announced the FY2026 American Film Showcase, a funding opportunity for a cooperative agreement of approximately $1,540,000. This initiative supports international cultural and commercial diplomacy exchanges using film, television, gaming, and media arts. Eligible applicants are U.S. not-for-profit organizations and educational institutions with at least four years of international exchange program experience. The program aims to elevate American creativity, advance U.S. foreign policy, expand market access, and forge international partnerships through tailored engagements and the "Made in America: Creative Capital" expansion. Proposals must include a detailed budget and narrative, SF-424, executive summary, and comply with strict submission, eligibility, and performance monitoring requirements using the MODE Framework. Substantial involvement from the Department of State is expected. The deadline for applications is June 1, 2026.

The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) announced a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the FY 2026 American Film Showcase. This competition seeks one cooperative agreement, totaling approximately $1,540,000, to support international cultural and commercial diplomacy exchanges through film, television, gaming, and media arts. The program aims to elevate American creativity, advance U.S. foreign policy, expand market access, and forge international partnerships. Eligible applicants are U.S. not-for-profit organizations and educational institutions with at least four years of experience in international exchange programs. Applications are due by June 1, 2026, and must include a detailed proposal, budget, and a performance monitoring and evaluation plan aligned with ECA’s MODE Framework. Substantial involvement from the Department of State is anticipated, and proposals should demonstrate capacity for virtual exchange components and adherence to various federal regulations.

The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) announced the FY 2026 American Film Showcase, a funding opportunity for one cooperative agreement worth approximately $1,540,000. This initiative supports international cultural and commercial diplomacy exchanges using film, television, gaming, and other media arts. Eligible applicants include U.S. not-for-profit organizations and educational institutions with at least four years of international exchange experience. The program aims to elevate American creativity, advance U.S. foreign policy, expand market access, and forge international partnerships. Proposals must include a detailed budget and narrative, an executive summary, and a performance monitoring and evaluation plan following the MODE Framework. The application deadline is June 1, 2026, and submissions must be made electronically via Grants.gov, requiring prior registration in SAM.gov and MyGrants.

The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) announced a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the FY 2026 American Film Showcase. This cooperative agreement, worth approximately $1,540,000, seeks one eligible U.S. not-for-profit organization or educational institution with at least four years of international exchange experience. The program aims to advance U.S. foreign policy and economic vitality by promoting American film, television, gaming, and media arts globally. Key objectives include elevating American creativity, expanding market access, fostering international partnerships, and delivering high-impact programming through various engagements and the