Instituto Cultural Peruano Norteamericano De Chiclayo

Instituto Cultural Peruano Norteamericano De Chiclayo (ICPNA-Chiclayo), a registered non-profit organization located in Chiclayo, Peru, is a Binational Center that collaborates extensively with the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. Registered in SAM.gov since 2011 with a current registration valid through May 26, 2026, the organization serves as a critical partner in public diplomacy initiatives that promote cultural exchange, educational programming, and bilateral understanding between the United States and Peru. While specific details about its internal organizational structure are limited, ICPNA-Chiclayo has consistently demonstrated a commitment to advancing U.S. interests through strategic educational and cultural engagement programs.

ICPNA-Chiclayo has received multiple federal grant awards focused on public diplomacy, cultural exchange, and professional development programs. These grants, all awarded by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, have encompassed diverse initiatives such as training law enforcement officials from Peru and neighboring South American countries to combat cultural heritage trafficking, implementing programs to promote employability and workforce development, and supporting American Spaces as platforms for leadership development. The organization's grant awards consistently emphasize protecting program beneficiaries, particularly youth, by requiring comprehensive background checks for staff and volunteers. Recent grant awards have ranged from $141,000 to support public diplomacy programs, with project periods typically spanning two to three years, and focus areas including reducing illegal migration, strengthening bilateral ties, and creating meaningful connections between U.S. and Peruvian stakeholders through educational, cultural, and professional exchange activities.