Charles B. Rangel Graduate Foreign Affairs Fellowship Program Selection Grant

Key facts

Funder

Bureau of Human Resources

Application deadline

November 23, 2026

Award range

$0 – $86K

Eligibility

private institutions of higher education, public and state institutions of higher education, nonprofits non higher education with 501c3, for profit organizations other than small businesses, nonprofits non higher education without 501c3

Geography

United States

Focus areas

Employment Labor And Training

Opportunity number

DFOP0019982

Program overview

The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Human Resources, Outreach, Fellowships, and Internships Division (HR/OFI) announces an open competition for an eligible organization to manage operational, logistical, and administrative functions for the candidate selection process of the 2027 Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Graduate Fellowship Program. Authorized pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2719 and 22 U.S.C. 3901 et seq., this 3-to-6 month Cooperative Agreement (January – March 2027) aims to execute a rigorous, standardized, and merit-based evaluation cycle to identify top-tier Rangel Fellows and qualified alternates dedicated to Foreign Service careers. Problem Statement: Evaluating top diplomatic talent across nationwide applicant pools on a condensed timeline requires specialized administrative expertise. Without a dedicated partner, the Department risks operational delays, inconsistent evaluation practices, and logistical bottlenecks. The Recipient must execute eligibility screening, maintain secure electronic scoring portals, coordinate virtual interview committee sessions, conduct Board of Examiners (BEX) briefings, and manage panelist honoraria under strict federal standards to ensure candidates are evaluated objectively and without delay. Key Objectives & Outcomes: Application Screening & Semi-Finalist Selection: Screen 100% of submitted applications by late January 2027 against eligibility criteria (U.S. citizenship, 3.2+ GPA, financial need, master’s degree plans). Provide secure portal access to 18 selection panelists to score applicants and select precisely 90 semi-finalists by early February 2027. Virtual Panel Management: Coordinate virtual interview and writing panel sessions, facilitate mandatory BEX-led panelist training, manage candidate briefing sessions, and process per diem-compliant panelist honoraria ($500/day) without administrative delay. Final Selection & Data Transfer: Compile rank-ordered scores, issue selectee/alternate notifcations

How to apply

1. Confirm your organization meets the eligibility criteria above.
2. Read the full funding opportunity announcement from Bureau of Human Resources.
3. Draft your narrative against the funder's stated priorities and review criteria.
4. Submit before November 23, 2026, allowing time for registration and validation.

View the official funding announcement

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