Opportunity Information: Apply for DFOP0017389
The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs is offering a grant opportunity for the FY 2026 International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) Collaborative Services. This program, in place since 1940, focuses on strengthening U.S. foreign relations by bringing emerging and established international leaders to the United States for short-term, tailored professional exchanges. The goal is to build lasting ties and support U.S. national security and policy objectives.
This specific grant supports the staffing and operational costs necessary to help deliver IVLP collaboratively and effectively. Applicants should have strong knowledge of foreign policy and a solid track record in managing international professional exchange programs. The awarded organization will be expected to help design and carry out services that improve the program’s overall flexibility, efficiency, and impact. Full proposal details are available in the official Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO).Apply for DFOP0017389
- The Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs in the other sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY 2026 International Visitor Leadership Program Collaborative Services" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.402.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2025-07-09.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2025-09-08. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2025.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $399,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: 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, Others.
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