On August 11, 2026, Partners of the Americas, in coordination with the U.S. Department of State Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs (DOS/WHA), launched the 100,000 Strong in the Americas STEM Alliance Grant Competition, which aims to expand innovative partnerships and educational exchanges between the United States, Central America, and the Caribbean. Generously supported by DOS/WHA, this grant competition champions American educational excellence, spurs innovation, and creates long-term partnerships that ensure a stronger, safer, and more prosperous Hemisphere.
Approximately 10 grants of up to $32,000 will be awarded to support partnerships and STEM-related exchange programs between colleges and universities in the U.S. and selected countries in Central America and the Caribbean.
