Opportunity ID: 359957
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DFOP0017385 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY 2026 International Visitor Leadership Program’s National Program Agencies |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Please see full announcment. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 4 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.402 — Professional and Cultural Exchange Programs – International Visitor Leadership Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 09, 2025 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jul 09, 2025 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 08, 2025 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 08, 2025 |
| Archive Date: | Oct 08, 2025 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $7,361,376 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,155,332 |
| Award Floor: | $613,448 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Please see full announcement. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs |
| 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 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. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs Organizational Funding Opportunities |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Patricia Johnson
Email:JohnsonPA2@state.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Finalizing Grants.gov posting. | Jul 09, 2025 | |
| Jul 09, 2025 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DFOP0017385 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY 2026 International Visitor Leadership Program’s National Program Agencies |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Please see full announcment. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 4 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.402 — Professional and Cultural Exchange Programs – International Visitor Leadership Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 09, 2025 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jul 09, 2025 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 08, 2025 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 08, 2025 |
| Archive Date: | Oct 08, 2025 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $7,361,376 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,155,332 |
| Award Floor: | $613,448 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Please see full announcement. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs |
| 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 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. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs Organizational Funding Opportunities |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Patricia Johnson
Email:JohnsonPA2@state.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DFOP0017385 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY 2026 International Visitor Leadership Program’s National Program Agencies |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Please see full announcment. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 4 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.402 — Professional and Cultural Exchange Programs – International Visitor Leadership Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 09, 2025 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jul 09, 2025 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 08, 2025 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $7,361,376 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,155,332 |
| Award Floor: | $613,448 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Please see full announcement. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs |
| 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 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. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Link to Opportunity in MyGrants |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Patricia Johnson JohnsonPA2@state.gov
Email:- |
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| Agency Contact Information: | Patricia Johnson Email: JohnsonPA2@state.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19.402 | DFOP0017385 | FY 2026 International Visitor Leadership Program’s National Program Agencies | PKG00291157 | Jul 09, 2025 | Sep 08, 2025 | View |
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