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Cooperative Agreement for FY 2026 Community Solutions Program (CSP)

The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), Global Leaders Division, Office of Citizen Exchanges, is seeking proposals for a cooperative agreement to design and implement the FY 2026 Community Solutions Program (CSP). - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of State - Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) - Global Leaders Division, Office of Citizen Exchanges - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named, as this is a programmatic grant opportunity. - Services Requested: - Design and implementation of a 28-month international exchange program - Engage approximately 50–60 international community leaders (aged 27–39) in a three- to four-month U.S.-based exchange - Focus on regional economic growth sectors: culinary industries/farm-to-table, business and entrepreneurship, hospitality and tourism, technology and innovation, and related fields - Reciprocal exchanges for 20–25 American participants (one to two weeks) - Includes participant recruitment, selection, training, U.S. placements, alumni programming, performance monitoring, and follow-on community projects - Notable Requirements: - Applicants must be U.S. not-for-profit organizations or educational institutions - Minimum four years of experience conducting international exchanges - Detailed performance monitoring and reporting as specified in the Notice of Funding Opportunity - Award amount is approximately $3,000,000 - Program duration is 28 months, with potential renewal for two additional years

Description

The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) seeks proposals for a cooperative agreement to design and implement the FY 2026 Community Solutions Program (CSP). The program invests in American and international community leaders aged 27-39 to learn from U.S. approaches to regional economic growth through a three- to four-month exchange in the United States. Approximately 50-60 participants will work with American counterparts on economic growth initiatives in sectors such as culinary industries, business and entrepreneurship, hospitality and tourism, and technology and innovation. The program aims to develop leaders who drive results, strengthen alliances, and advance U.S. economic interests and security.

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