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Grants to USA and International IHEs for Collaborative Training and Exchange Programs

STEM Alliance Grant Competition

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Agency
Federal
GrantWatch ID#
232041
Funding Source
U.S. Department of State (DOS) - Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs (WHA)
Partners of the Americas (POA) and 100,000 Strong in the Americas
Geographic Focus
All USA
USA Territories: American Samoa (USA);   Guam (USA);   Puerto Rico (USA);   Virgin Islands (USA);   Northern Mariana Islands (USA);
International.
Important Dates
Deadline: 10/18/26 11:59 PM EST
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Grant Description
Grants of up to $50,000 to USA and International institutions of higher education for collaborative training and exchange programs. Applicants are required to join the funding source's network prior to applying for a grant. Funding is intended to promote partnerships between institutions from the United States and institutions in Central America and the Caribbean.

This 100K Strong STEM Alliance Grant Competition champions American educational excellence, spurs innovation, and creates long-term partnerships that ensure a stronger, safer, and more prosperous Hemisphere.

HEIs in the United States are invited to partner with regional HEIs in eligible countries in Central America and/or the Caribbean to design innovative exchange and training programs that develop critical technical, linguistic, and leadership skills; expand domestic and regional partnerships; and, position the United States as the premier destination for educational exchange and workforce training opportunities.

Teams of HEIs are invited to design their 100K Strong grant proposal in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), critical minerals, semi-conductors, artificial intelligence (AI), entrepreneurship, and agricultural & food science, among other targeted thematic areas. IMPORTANT: Please note that these thematic areas are strongly recommended. Other related fields of study can be considered if the proposal clearly demonstrates the relationship between proposed fields of study and overall goals of the 100K Strong STEM Alliance Grant Competition.

Project Design and Requirements: https://www.100kstrongamericas.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/RFP-English-100K-STEM-Alliance-Competition-for-USA-CEN-CAR.pdf#page=5

Full Grant Text RFP
Categories
BIPOCEducationEnergyEnvironment and ConservationFarming and AgricultureHigher EducationInternationalNutrition and FoodTechnology
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Additional Eligibility Criteria
HEIs with credit-bearing programs, including two-year and four-year degree-issuing universities/colleges (public and private), U.S. community colleges, and postsecondary institutions in the eligible countries listed above are invited to submit proposals. First-time applicants, or HEIs that have not previously received a grant, are encouraged to apply.

Additional Geographic Information:

United States: All U.S. States/Territories

Central America
1. Belize
2. Costa Rica
3. El Salvador
4. Guatemala
5. Honduras
6. Panama

Caribbean
1. Antigua & Barbuda
2. Bahamas
3. Barbados
4. Dominican Republic
5. Grenada
6. Jamaica
7. Saint Kitts & Nevis
8. Suriname
9. Trinidad & Tobago
10. Saint Lucia
11. Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Pre-Application Information
Grant Competition Timeline
• Launch of 100K Strong STEM Alliance Grant Competition August 11, 2026
• Close of 100K Strong STEM Alliance Competition October 18, 2026
• Proposal Evaluation & Selection Process October 19 – November 30, 2026
• Notification to Applicants on Status of Proposals November 30, 2026
• Award Acceptance, Agreements, Funds Disbursements, and Period of Performance of Grant Projects December 2026 – December 2027
• 100K Strong Winners Event (Date/location TBD) Late January 2027

Before applying for an Innovation Fund grant, please join the Innovation Network for free. Registration is required before applying to the grant competition. For more information, see: https://www.100kstrongamericas.org/join/

For a comprehensive list of questions received from applicants of previous grant competitions, please visit https://www.100kstrongamericas.org/100k-competition-faqs/

Proposal Format and Design Guides: https://www.100kstrongamericas.org/app-format/
Number of Grants
Approximately ten (10) awards
Estimated Size of Grant
Up to $32,000 each
Term of Contract
December 2026 - December 31, 2027
Contact Information
Apply online: https://www.100kstrongamericas.org/application-portal/

Questions about this RFP must be submitted by completing the online form at https://www.100kstrongamericas.org/questions.

100K Strong Americas
1424 K Street NW, Suite 700
Washington DC 20006 202-628-3300
RFP & Supporting Documents
Full Grant Text RFP
Before starting your grant application, please review the funding source's website listed below for updates / changes / addendums / conferences / LOIs.
https://www.100kstrongamericas.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/RFP-English-100K-STEM-Alliance-Competition-for-USA-CEN-CAR.pdf
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