U.S. STEM Summer Exchange for Youth

Source-based overview

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.

Eligibility

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

Agency: U.S. Mission to the Dominican Republic; opportunity number: S-DR860-26-NOFO-0004.

Funding and benefits

Award ceiling: USD 80,000; Award floor: USD 30,000; Total funding: USD 80,000

Themes and supported activities

Funding category: ED.

Applicants should review the full notice package for objectives, required forms, review criteria, and federal compliance rules.

Deadline and timeline

2026-06-24; posted 2026-05-29: 2026-06-24; posted 2026-05-29: Jun 24, 2026.

Applicants should confirm the exact deadline time, time zone, required documents, portal steps and any institutional approvals on the official call page before submitting.

How to apply

Apply through the official Grants.gov listing for opportunity S-DR860-26-NOFO-0004. Deadline/key date: 2026-06-24.

Before applying, check eligibility rules, budgets, attachments, page limits, partner requirements, cost-share conditions and whether the opportunity uses an expression of interest, full proposal, registration or nomination stage.