The US Department of State, specifically its Bureau of Global Talent Management, Office of Talent Acquisition (GTM/TAC), is offering the 2026 William D. Clarke, Sr. Diplomatic Security Fellowship Grant. This competitive grant provides one assistance award to conduct all necessary programmatic, financial, and administrative activities for the esteemed fellowship program. This grant is for the critical purpose of advancing the Department of State’s strategic diversity goals and actively recruiting highly talented and diverse candidates. The ultimate aim is to prepare and integrate these individuals to serve as Diplomatic Security Special Agents, strengthening the Department’s operational capabilities and ensuring a representative workforce. This initiative underscores the Department’s commitment to building a robust and inclusive security force for future global challenges.
Opportunity ID: 357593
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DFOP0017022 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | 2026 William D. Clarke, Sr. Diplomatic Security Fellowship |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Education |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.207 — William D. Clarke, Sr. Fellowship |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Dec 09, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Dec 09, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Dec 23, 2024 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Dec 23, 2024 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1,500,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Human Resources |
| Description: | The Bureau of Global Talent Management, Office of Talent Acquisition (GTM/TAC), of the US Department of State announces an open competition for one assistance award to conduct programmatic, financial and administrative activities for the 2026 William D. Clarke, Sr. Diplomatic Security Fellowship Program. This program seeks to advance the Department of State’s diversity goals and recruit talented candidates to serve as Diplomatic Security Special Agents. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Link to Opportunity in MyGrants |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Karen Ritter
Email:- |
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Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Karen Ritter |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19.207 | DFOP0017022 | 2026 William D. Clarke, Sr. Diplomatic Security Fellowship | PKG00289777 | Nov 18, 2024 | Dec 23, 2024 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
357593 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
357593 SF424A-1.0.pdf
357593 SF424B-1.1.pdf
357593 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
357593 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
357593 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
357593 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf