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Program Administration for FY 2026 Mandela Washington Fellowship (YALI Fellowship)

This opportunity from the U.S. Department of State seeks a U.S.-based nonprofit or accredited educational institution to administer the FY 2026 Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders (YALI Fellowship): - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), Office of Academic Exchange Programs, Study of the U.S. Branch - Program Scope: - Design, implement, and oversee the YALI Fellowship for approximately 550 African Fellows - Manage six-week academic institutes at about 22 accredited U.S. colleges and universities - Coordinate Professional Development Experiences (PDEs) for 50 Fellows (minimum four weeks each) - Facilitate Reciprocal Exchange for 80 U.S. participants to Sub-Saharan Africa - Conduct robust alumni engagement and ongoing activities - Key Responsibilities: - Recruitment, selection, and support of Fellows - Subawards to U.S. educational institutions (each receiving ~$250,000) - Program logistics, including travel (must comply with Fly America Act), health and safety, and participant support - Development of standardized curriculum and mandatory pre-departure online modules - Performance monitoring and reporting using MODE Framework indicators (demographics, skills, alumni engagement, etc.) - Outreach, communications, and data management - Unique Requirements: - Compliance with federal travel regulations - Ongoing data collection and reporting post-program (up to 10 years for some outcomes) - Eligible applicants must be U.S. nonprofits or accredited post-secondary institutions with 501(c)(3) status - Funding and Period of Performance: - Estimated total funding: $15,000,000 for an 18-month base period, with intent to renew for two additional years - No specific OEMs, products, or part numbers are involved; this is a programmatic and administrative services opportunity.

Description

The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs invites proposals for one cooperative agreement to design, implement, and oversee the FY 2026 YALI Fellowship. The program includes short-term academic residencies on U.S. college campuses for approximately 550 Fellows, Professional Development Experiences for about 50 Fellows, a Reciprocal Exchange component for around 80 U.S. participants, and alumni activities. The award recipient will manage all aspects including recruitment, selection, subawards to educational institutions, and program logistics. The total anticipated funding is approximately $15,000,000, pending availability of funds.

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