FY 2026 Community College Administrator Program

The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) announced a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the FY2026 Community College Administrator Program (CCAP), offering $550,000 for a single cooperative agreement. The program aims to advance U.S. global leadership in vocational-technical education, support education policy changes in priority countries, and foster strategic partnerships. The CCAP will host approximately 20 foreign higher education officials and administrators for a six-week program, including virtual and in-person exchanges. Eligible applicants are U.S. non-profit organizations and educational institutions with at least four years of international exchange experience. The application deadline is April 20, 2026. Award recipients will be responsible for program planning, logistics, participant monitoring, and reporting, adhering to specific performance monitoring and evaluation guidelines, and a variety of federal regulations. The program emphasizes strengthening a U.S.-aligned global workforce, promoting American leadership, and advancing U.S. foreign policy goals.

The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) announced a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the FY2026 Community College Administrator Program (CCAP). This cooperative agreement, with a single award of $550,000, aims to advance U.S. global leadership in vocational-technical education, support education policy change in priority countries, and foster strategic partnerships. The program will introduce approximately 20 foreign higher education officials to the U.S. community college model through a six-week program, including virtual and in-person components. Eligible applicants are U.S. non-profit organizations and educational institutions with at least four years of international exchange experience. Applications are due by April 20, 2026, and must include a detailed budget and proposal narrative. Recipients will be responsible for program planning, logistics, participant monitoring, and adherence to specific reporting and branding guidelines.

The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) announced a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the FY2026 Community College Administrator Program (CCAP), with applications due by April 20, 2026. This cooperative agreement, worth $550,000, aims to enhance U.S. global leadership in vocational-technical education, support education policy changes in priority countries, and foster strategic partnerships. The program will host approximately 20 foreign higher education officials for up to six weeks, including virtual and in-person exchanges, focusing on U.S. community college administration and addressing labor market needs. Eligible applicants are U.S. non-profit organizations and educational institutions with at least four years of international exchange experience. Proposals must include a detailed plan for program implementation, performance monitoring, and adherence to specific federal and ECA guidelines, including a strong emphasis on U.S. foreign policy goals and economic interests.