Federation of Alliances Francaises USA

The Federation of Alliances Françaises USA, headquartered in Bethesda, MD, operates as the national coordinating body for over 100 Alliance Française chapters throughout the United States. Since its founding in 1902, the Federation has established itself as the premier organization dedicated to promoting the French language and francophone cultures across America. The organization provides comprehensive support services to its member chapters, including professional development resources, publications, and best practices guidance that enable local chapters to deliver quality programming to their communities.

The Federation organizes and facilitates a range of cultural and educational initiatives designed to strengthen the Alliance Française network. These include an annual national conference that brings together chapter leaders and passionate French language advocates, national cultural events that celebrate French and francophone traditions, and curated showcases of French literature and film. The Federation also administers a grants program to support chapter activities and innovation. With a national board comprising 19 representatives from Alliance Française chapters across the country, the organization ensures that member voices shape its strategic direction and programming decisions. The Federation's work directly supports the educational mission of its chapters, which collectively serve more than 24,000 French language students nationwide, offering classes for both adults and children in a welcoming, immersive environment.