FY 2026 International Visitor Leadership Program's National Program Agencies
Closed Posted
- Opportunity number
- DFOP0017385
- Agency
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Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs
Department of State
- Applications due
- Award size
- $613,448 to $1,155,332
Opportunity facts
- Assistance listings
- Funding instrument
- Cooperative Agreement
- Category
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- Other
- Eligible applicants
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- Higher Education Inst. (Public)
- Higher Education Inst. (Private)
- 501(c)(3) Nonprofits
- Points of contact
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- Patricia Johnson johnsonpa2@state.gov (202) 632-3288
- Full announcement
Opportunity details come from Grants.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The United States Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) is seeking up to four cooperative agreements to support the FY 2026 International Visitor Leadership Program's (IVLP) National Program Agencies (NPAs). The program aims to advance U.S. national security priorities by facilitating professional exchanges for current and emerging international leaders in government, business, academia, and other sectors. Eligible recipients must demonstrate expertise in foreign policy, experience in professional exchange programming, and the ability to design customized short-term visits to the United States that support U.S. foreign policy goals. Applicants will be evaluated based on their capacity to create tailored projects for participants from diverse countries, with a focus on building long-term relationships between Americans and international leaders. The application deadline is September 8, 2025, at 11:59 PM Eastern Time, with proposals to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov.
The total available funding for this opportunity is $7,361,376, with individual awards ranging from approximately $613,448 to $1,155,332. The cooperative agreements will cover a 36-month performance period beginning January 1, 2026, and are open to U.S. non-profit organizations, think tanks, civil society organizations, and educational institutions with at least four years of international exchange experience. Successful applicants must maintain a Washington, DC area presence, have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), and be registered in SAM.gov. The projects will involve creating professional exchanges lasting 2-21 days, covering themes such as agriculture, border security, economic development, cybersecurity, and U.S. foreign policy.
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 up to four cooperative agreements to support the staff expenses and overhead costs of the FY 2026 International Visitor Leadership Program's (IVLP) National Program Agencies (NPAs). 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. Recipients design and implement customized short-term visits to the United States for 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, experience in professional exchange programming, and the ability to provide tailored projects for participants from all countries.
Please see the full 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 up to four cooperative agreements to support the staff expenses and overhead costs of the FY 2026 International Visitor Leadership Program's (IVLP) National Program Agencies (NPAs). 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. Recipients design and implement customized short-term visits to the United States for 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, experience in professional exchange programming, and the ability to provide tailored projects for participants from all countries. Please see the full 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 IVLP_NPA NOFO Solicitation.pdf |
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