FY 2027 International Visitor Leadership Program’s National Program Agencies

DOS-ECA Posted DFOP0018829

Description

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 approximately five cooperative agreements to support the staff expenses and overhead costs of the FY 2027 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 America First 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 Notice of Funding Opportunity for additional information.

Eligibility

Please see full announcement.
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Funding Details
Award Floor
$1,155,000.00
Award Ceiling
$8,875,000.00
Total Estimated Funding
$16,215,000.00
Expected Awards
5
Key Dates
Posted
June 24, 2026
Closes
August 24, 2026 23d
Archive Date
September 23, 2026
Agency Information
Agency Name
Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs
Agency Code
DOS-ECA
Funding Instrument
Other