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Cooperative Agreements for International Visitor Leadership Program National Program Agencies

The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), Office of International Visitors (ECA/PE/V), is seeking proposals for cooperative agreements to support the International Visitor Leadership Program’s (IVLP) National Program Agencies (NPAs). - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of State - Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) - Office of International Visitors (ECA/PE/V) - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named; this is a services-based opportunity for U.S. nonprofit and educational organizations. - Services Requested: - Support for staff expenses and overhead costs to design and implement customized short-term (2-21 day) professional exchange visits for international leaders - Program management, participant coordination, travel and accommodation arrangements, and compliance with ECA performance monitoring - Approximately five cooperative agreements to be awarded - Notable Requirements: - Applicants must be U.S. not-for-profit organizations or educational institutions - Minimum four years of experience conducting international exchanges for awards over $130,000 - Physical office and staff presence required in the Washington, DC area - Ability to provide tailored projects for participants from all countries and demonstrate expertise in foreign policy and professional exchange programming - Compliance with all NOFO and Proposal Submission Instructions (PSI) requirements - Estimated total funding: $16,215,000, with individual awards ranging from $1,155,000 to $8,875,000

Description

The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs Office of International Visitors announces an open competition for approximately five cooperative agreements to support staff expenses and overhead costs of the FY 2027 International Visitor Leadership Program’s National Program Agencies. The IVLP is a foundational professional exchange program that advances national security priorities and builds long-term relationships between Americans and international leaders. Recipients design and implement customized short-term visits to the U.S. for current and emerging leaders worldwide, supporting U.S. foreign policy goals and reflecting participants’ professional interests. Eligible recipients must have expertise in foreign policy, experience in professional exchange programming, and the ability to provide tailored projects for participants from all countries.

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