§ Federal grant opportunity · DFOP0018829
FY 2027 International Visitor Leadership Program’s National Program Agencies
Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs is accepting applications for FY 2027 International Visitor Leadership Program’s National Program Agencies. The deadline is August 24, 2026 and the published award range is $1.2M – $8.9M.
Key facts
- Funder
- Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs
- Application deadline
- August 24, 2026
- Award range
- $1.2M – $8.9M
- Eligibility
- Please see full announcement.
- Geography
- United States
- Focus areas
- Other (see text field entitled "Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity" for clarification)
- Opportunity number
- DFOP0018829
Program overview
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.
How to apply
- Confirm your organization meets the eligibility criteria above.
- Read the full funding opportunity announcement from Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs.
- Draft your narrative against the funder's stated priorities and review criteria.
- Submit before August 24, 2026, allowing time for registration and validation.
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