FY 2026 International Visitor Leadership Program Collaborative Services
Closed Posted
- Opportunity number
- DFOP0017389
- Agency
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Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs
Department of State
- Applications due
- Award size
- $399,000
Opportunity facts
- Assistance listings
- Funding instrument
- Cooperative Agreement
- Category
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- Other
- Eligible applicants
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- Higher Education Inst. (Public)
- 501(c)(3) Nonprofits
- Higher Education Inst. (Private)
- Points of contact
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- Benjamin Olsen olsenbc@state.gov (202) 256-3024
- Full announcement
Opportunity details come from Grants.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) is seeking a cooperative agreement recipient to support the staff expenses and overhead costs for the FY 2026 International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) Collaborative Services. This opportunity targets U.S. higher education institutions and 501(c)(3) nonprofits with expertise in foreign policy and professional exchange programming. Eligible applicants must demonstrate at least four years of experience in conducting international exchanges, maintain a Washington, DC area presence, possess a Unique Entity Identifier, and be registered in SAM.gov. The program aims to advance U.S. national security priorities by facilitating short-term professional visits for current and emerging international leaders in government, business, and academia. The application deadline is September 8, 2025, at 11:59 PM Eastern time, with submissions accepted exclusively through Grants.gov.
The total available funding is approximately $1,197,000, with an anticipated single award of $399,000 per year for a 36-month performance period beginning January 1, 2026. The cooperative agreement will support the design and implementation of collaborative services to enhance the flexibility, efficiency, and impact of the IVLP through comprehensive support of projects, participants, and infrastructure. Performance will be measured using a detailed Performance Monitoring Plan that includes over 30 core and custom indicators tracking cross-cultural competence, community impact, participant engagement, and skill development. The program will focus on creating professional exchanges that reflect participants' interests while supporting broader U.S. foreign policy goals.
Synopsis
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Update #2 · Latest ·
The United States Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs' Office of International Visitors (ECA/PE/V) announces an open competition for a cooperative agreement to support the staff expenses and overhead costs of the FY 2026 International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) Collaborative Services. Launched in 1940, the IVLP is the Department of State's foundational professional exchange program. The IVLP advances U.S. national security priorities and builds long-term relationships between Americans and international leaders in government, business, academia, and other fields through customized short-term visits to the United States. IVLP participants are current and emerging leaders from around the world. These visits support U.S. foreign policy goals and reflect the participants' professional interests. Eligible recipients will have expertise in foreign policy and experience supporting professional exchange programming.
The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs' ECA/PE/V invites proposal submissions for the design and implementation of collaborative services to maximize the flexibility, efficiency, and impact of the IVLP through support of projects, participants, and infrastructure.
Please see the NOFO for additional information.
Update #1 ·
The United States Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs' Office of International Visitors (ECA/PE/V) announces an open competition for a cooperative agreement to support the staff expenses and overhead costs of the FY 2026 International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) Collaborative Services. Launched in 1940, the IVLP is the Department of State's foundational professional exchange program. The IVLP advances U.S. national security priorities and builds long-term relationships between Americans and international leaders in government, business, academia, and other fields through customized short-term visits to the United States. IVLP participants are current and emerging leaders from around the world. These visits support U.S. foreign policy goals and reflect the participants' professional interests. Eligible recipients will have expertise in foreign policy and experience supporting professional exchange programming. Please see the NOFO for additional information.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Performance Monitoring Plan_MODE 2.3_02.03.2025.pdf | ||
| Performance Monitoring Plan_MODE 2.3_02.03.2025.docx | DOCX document | |
| FY26 Collaborative Services NOFO Solicitation.pdf |
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