Pour les dirigeants
d'Alliances Françaises  

Bienvenue to our special section for Alliance Française leaders. 

Here, you’ll find links to a wealth of resources for AF staff and board members as well as to information on the Annual Convention and the Federation Grants program. 

Resources for AF Leaders

To access our private page with recordings of past Chapter Chat webinars and convention presentations, as well as resources on classes, events, board of directors, governance, fundraising and more, visit our Resources for AF Leaders page. If you do not have access to this page, please contact federation@afusa.org. 

Annual Meeting & Convention

Chicago, IL | October 22-25, 2026

Click here for details and to reserve your hotel room.  

Federation Grants Program

The Federation offers financial assistance to its Member Chapters through its Grants Program, which includes support from the National Coordinator. The  application deadline is March 1 and grants are awarded by April 30. 


Why join the Federation?

  • National group of talented Alliance Française leaders united by the common purpose of promoting French language and culture
  • Thousands of dollars in grants for school development, cultural programming, childrens' programming, infrastructure improvements and marketing
  • Federation e-newsletter, E-Flash, packed with timely, practical tips
  • One Film One Federation, One Book One Federation, and free online Cultural Offerings programs
  • Guidance from our team of experienced Alliance leaders
  • Members-only annual convention bringing together experts from inside and outside the AF network
  • Promotional opportunities, discounts, and partnerships
  • Access to exclusive areas of our website, including toolkits, white papers, and workshop presentations