Federal Cooperative Agreement Summary

Cultural Vistas, Inc. received a $1.88M Cooperative Agreement from the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs for the FY 2026 International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP), CFDA 19.402, awarded on March 31, 2026, with completion scheduled for January 1, 2029. Under this agreement, Cultural Vistas will design and implement customized professional exchange activities that bring current and emerging foreign leaders selected by U.S. embassies to the United States for structured engagement with American institutions, government officials, business leaders, academics, and civil society representatives.

The organization will deliver comprehensive program services including organizing workshops, study tours, and professional development opportunities; coordinating meetings and cultural activities; and providing logistical support such as international airport arrival and departure services. Funding supports staff expenses, overhead costs, and administrative infrastructure necessary to facilitate people-to-people diplomacy and advance U.S. foreign policy objectives by fostering lasting relationships and mutual understanding between American and international leaders across multiple sectors including government, business, academia, media, and civil society.