EducationUSA Programming Grant with Kucetekela Foundation, $10k-$28k
Summary
The U.S. Mission to Zambia announces a funding opportunity for EducationUSA programming through the Kucetekela Foundation. The program connects qualified Zambian students with U.S. educational opportunities and disburses funds ranging from $10,000 to $28,000. Applications close April 24, 2026.
What changed
The U.S. Embassy Zambia published a funding opportunity announcement for the EducationUSA programming grant through the Kucetekela Foundation. Eligible nonprofits (non-higher education without 501(c)(3) status) with experience administering U.S. government educational funds may apply for awards between $10,000 and $28,000.
Affected parties should monitor grants.gov for application requirements and submit proposals by the April 24, 2026 deadline. The program advances U.S. strategic interests by facilitating educational exchanges and building bilateral ties with Zambia.
What to do next
- Submit application by April 24, 2026
- Download and complete proposal template, organization survey, and budget forms from grants.gov
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Zambia EdUSA Programming with Kucetekela Foundation
Agency: U.S. Mission to Zambia
Assistance Listings: 19.022 -- Educational and Cultural Exchange Programs Appropriation Overseas Grants
Last Updated: April 13, 2026 View version history on Grants.gov
Description
The U.S. Department of State’s Embassy in Zambia announces an opportunity to implement a program to manage and disburse EducationUSA program funds.
The EducationUSA advising program, administered through the U.S. Embassy Zambia's Public Affairs Section (PAS), connects qualified Zambian students with educational opportunities at U.S. colleges and universities and accredited U.S.-affiliated institutions abroad, with the Opportunity Funds initiative providing additional support to high-achieving, financially limited students. By facilitating international enrollment, the program advances U.S. economic prosperity — fee-paying students generate revenue for American institutions, support domestic job creation, and strengthen U.S. global competitiveness, while select participants fill critical skills gaps in U.S. industries before returning home to build Zambia's economy and create new markets for U.S. investment.
Beyond economics, the program serves key U.S. strategic and national security interests by cultivating a generation of American-educated Zambian leaders, scientists, and professionals, building durable institutional ties and reducing the influence of strategic competitors like China and Russia among Zambia's youth. Taken together, EducationUSA strengthens the bilateral relationship between the United States and Zambia through shared academic and professional experience, advancing mutual understanding and long-term partnership.
Kucetekela Foundation will act as a third-party recipient by the U.S. Embassy to disburse award funds as directed by the U.S. Embassy’s Education Outreach Coordinator.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Nonprofit
- Nonprofits non-higher education without 501(c)(3)
Additional information
Organizations with substantial experience administering U.S. government funds for educational programming.
Grantor contact information
Description
Austin G Ngoma
Grantor
Phone 2601357407
EducationUSA Coordinator
Documents
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| File name | Description | Last updated |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1.KFProposal_Template.docx | Proposal Form Template | Apr 13, 2026 09:24 AM UTC |
| 2.KFApplicantOrganizationInformationAOISurvey.docx | Applicant Organization Information Survey | Apr 13, 2026 09:27 AM UTC |
| 3.KFBudget_Form.xlsx | Budget Form | Apr 13, 2026 09:30 AM UTC |
Link to additional information
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Closing: April 24, 2026
Application process
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Award
$28,000
Program Funding
1
Expected awards
$10,000
Award Minimum
$28,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
ZAMBIA-PDS-EDUSA-FY26
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
No Funding instrument type:
Cooperative agreement
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
-- Category of Funding Activity:
Business and commerce
Education
Science technology and other research and development
Category Explanation:
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History
Version:
4
Posted date:
April 13, 2026
Archive date:
May 24, 2026
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