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International Cultural Heritage Program Development and Implementation Opportunity

The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) is seeking a partner to develop and implement the FY 2026 Stewards of Cultural Heritage program, a high-profile international exchange initiative. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), Cultural Heritage Center - Program Scope: - Develop and execute a one-to-two-day convening of 25-40 cultural ministers or equivalents from select countries at an iconic U.S. location - Design an agenda focused on cultural heritage protection, U.S. innovations and technologies, and combating art and antiquities trafficking - Organize two to three virtual pre-convening sessions with working-level representatives - Showcase U.S. private sector models, standards, and best practices in cultural heritage - Strengthen international cooperation and commercial diplomacy, and enhance coordination with U.S. law enforcement - Services Requested: - Program development and implementation, including logistics, agenda creation, speaker coordination, venue and catering arrangements, and follow-on activities - Performance monitoring and reporting using ECA's MODE Framework indicators (demographics, cross-cultural competence, skills development, alumni engagement) - Notable Requirements: - Applicants must be U.S. not-for-profit organizations or educational institutions with at least four years of experience in international exchanges - No cost sharing required - Compliance with ECA grant guidelines and performance monitoring standards - Estimated Value: - One cooperative agreement valued at $1,000,000 for a 12-month period - No specific OEMs, products, or part numbers are referenced; the focus is on programmatic and service delivery

Description

The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) announces an open competition for a cooperative agreement to develop and implement a program convening cultural ministers from key countries at an iconic U.S. location for high-level discussions on cultural heritage and cultural property protection. The program will include a one-to-two-day exchange agenda showcasing U.S. innovation and technologies in cultural heritage, strengthening cooperation against art and antiquities trafficking, and amplifying global narratives on America's foundational values. Participants will include 25-40 cultural ministers or equivalents, U.S. government representatives, companies, institutions involved in cultural heritage preservation, and law enforcement. The program aims to introduce foreign participants to U.S. advancements, strengthen commercial diplomacy, and enhance coordination with law enforcement to improve border security and reduce financing from trafficked art and antiquities.

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