Partners of the Americas

🌟 Why do exchanges matter?

International exchanges do more than connect people—they:
✔️ Strengthen collaboration with U.S. institutions
✔️ Expand professional networks across borders
✔️ Support workforce development and innovation
✔️ Create lasting partnerships that drive economic growth

Through the Education and Culture Program, your Chapter, PartnersCampus, or organization can help lead this work.

💰 2 awards for up to USD$10,000 each
📅 Deadline: June 15

🔗 Apply now: https://partners.net/program/ec-group-exchange-facilitation-funding/

🌟 Interested in supporting international exchanges and community-led initiatives across the Americas?

Partners of the Americas is recruiting volunteer reviewers for the 2026 Education and Culture funding opportunities!

Reviewers will help participate in the merit-based selection process for projects and exchanges focused on:

✔️ Economic Success
✔️ Education
✔️ STEM
✔️ Citizen Security

This is a great opportunity to:
🌎 Support international collaboration
🤝 Engage with innovative ideas from across the Americas
💡 Contribute your professional experience and perspective

💻 Fully virtual
🕒 Around 5–7 hours per competition
📅 Deadline to apply: June 12, 2026

Spanish and Portuguese speakers encouraged!

🔗 Learn more + apply: http://bit.ly/43SjWv0

🌟 Real impact starts with local leadership and strong communities.

📚 In Ecuador, women entrepreneurs launched small businesses that preserve local traditions and create economic opportunity.

📖 In Brazil, youth strengthened literacy, communication skills, and confidence through community-based learning programs.

👨‍👩‍👧 In Colombia, families came together to support reading and educational success at home.

These community-driven efforts are helping build stronger, more resilient societies across the Americas.

✨ We’re now looking for the next round of community change makers.

🚨 Applications for the 2026 Foundation Grants are OPEN
📅 Deadline: June 15
🔗 Apply here: https://partners.net/the-partners-foundation/

Tune in to a recent conversation featuring our CEO, John McPhail, on The DMV Business Show with host Otto Sevilla.

The episode covers John's own story — from his New Hampshire roots and Peace Corps service in El Salvador to decades of work in international development. But it also gets into the heart of Partners of the Americas: our founding vision inspired by President Kennedy, how we build lasting partnerships across governments, the private sector, and civil society throughout the Americas, and how we are navigating today's challenges in the nonprofit sector with resilience and fresh thinking.

A good listen for anyone drawn to stories of purpose, partnership, and community-driven change.

🎥 YouTube: https://youtu.be/ZAYImaEa5vk?si=XXE2hs_3Jo6RoFNU
🍎 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/217-building-business-mindsets-in-nonprofit-leadership/id1520207861?i=1000768537191
🟢 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5bXktIRoLWPJAd3OVbAlcV?si=6GTsGwy6RcWy9xbW3jfNPQ


Otto Sevilla John McPhail

💡 Thinking about applying for Education and Culture Community Project Funding?

Join our Info Session to learn how to build a strong application and get your questions answered.

📅 English Session: May 15 at 1 PM ET - https://members.partners.net/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2057693
📅 Spanish Session: May 18 at 1 PM ET - https://members.partners.net/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2057694

We’ll cover:
✔️ Program priorities
✔️ Eligibility
✔️ Budget + cost share tips
✔️ What makes a competitive proposal

🔗 Learn More: https://partners.net/program/ec-community-project-funding/

💡 Interested in leading an international exchange? Start here.

Join our Group Exchange Facilitation Info Session to learn how to design a strong exchange and submit a competitive Expression of Interest.

📅 English: May 8 at 1 PM ET - https://members.partners.net/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2057697
📅 Spanish: May 11 at 1 PM ET - https://members.partners.net/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2057695

We’ll cover:
✔️ Exchange design and structure
✔️ Eligibility and requirements
✔️ Budget + cost share guidance
✔️ What makes a strong submission

🔗 Learn more: https://www.partners.net/program/ec-group-exchange-facilitation-funding/

🌎 Another Funding Opportunity Now Open!

Have an idea to strengthen education, literacy, and/or microenterprise in your community?

The Partners of the Americas Foundation Grants are now open for applications! These small grants support locally led projects that strengthen communities across Latin America and the Caribbean.

💰 Grants available:
Up to USD $5,000 (Pixote Literacy Fund)
Up to USD $1,000 (Laschober Fund)

📅 Deadline: June 15 at 12 PM ET
🗓️ Project period: August 2026 – January 2027
🗓️ Informational Sessions:
-English – Friday, May 8 at 3pm ET – https://members.partners.net/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2059932
-Spanish – Monday, May 11 at 3pm ET – https://members.partners.net/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2060062

✨ If you’re part of a Partners Chapter, PartnersCampus, or affiliate organization, this is your chance to turn your ideas into action.

🔗 Learn more here: https://www.partners.net/the-partners-foundation/

🚨 Now Open: Education and Culture Program - Community Project Funding!

Have an idea to strengthen your community and build partnerships across the Americas? This is your opportunity.

The Education and Culture Program is now accepting applications for community-led projects that:
✨ Expand economic success
✨ Strengthen education and workforce skills
✨ Advance innovation in STEM
✨ Support safer, more stable communities

💰 Up to USD $5,000 in funding available
🌎 Open to Partners Chapters, PartnersCampuses, and affiliate organiations
📅 Deadline: July 10 at 12 PM ET

Register for Informational Sessions:
-English - Friday, May 15 at 1pm ET - https://members.partners.net/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2057693
-Spanish - Monday, May 18 at 1pm ET - https://members.partners.net/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2057694

🔗 Learn more: https://www.partners.net/program/ec-group-exchange-facilitation-funding/

Exchange Programs - U.S. Department of State

🚨 Now Open: Group Exchange Facilitation Funding

Design and lead an international exchange. Build connections that last.

The Education and Culture Program is now accepting Expressions of Interest for Chapters, PartnersCampuses, and organizations to facilitate U.S.–Latin America and Caribbean exchanges that:

✨ Build workforce skills and professional capacity
✨ Strengthen partnerships with U.S. institutions
✨ Advance innovation and economic opportunity
✨ Foster long-term collaboration across the Americas

📅 Deadline: June 15 at 12 PM ET
💰 Up to USD $10,000 in funding
🌎 Informational Sessions:

(English) Friday, May 8 from 1-1:30pm - Register: https://members.partners.net/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2057695

(Spanish) Monday, May 11 from 1-1:30pm ET - Register: https://members.partners.net/events/register.aspx?id=2057695&itemid=c886e71a-4c36-4184-8ffd-b72a30304af9

This is your opportunity to showcase your community, connect with global partners, and contribute to stronger, more prosperous communities across the region—while reinforcing ties with the United States.

🔗 Learn more + apply: https://www.partners.net/program/ec-group-exchange-facilitation-funding/

Exchange Programs - U.S. Department of State

New partnerships. Shared innovation. Stronger futures for youth.

In partnership with ProSociedad in Jalisco, Mexico, the Education and Culture Program is supporting TechnoCreatives: Educators and Creatives for a Tech Skills Future for Youth.

This exchange brought eight professionals from Jalisco, Mexico, to Florida and Washington, D.C., to share with U.S. non-profit leaders, educators, artists, and workforce professionals to expand high-quality STEAM and technology opportunities for young people - strengthening skills, institutions, and long-term partnerships between the U.S. and Mexico.

Read more about the grantees here: https://www.partners.net/our_stories/congratulations-technocreatives-educators-and-creators-for-a-tech-skills-future-for-youth/

Congratulations, TechnoCreatives!



Exchange Programs - U.S. Department of State