Closed · DFOP0017385 · CFDA 19.402 · Discretionary

FY 2026 International Visitor Leadership Program’s National Program Agencies

Federal grant opportunity posted by Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs, cataloged on Grants.gov.

$613K-$1.2M
Award range
Closed
Status
September 8, 2025
Close date
4
Expected awards

The verdict

FY 2026 International Visitor Leadership Program’s National Program Agencies is a closed discretionary listing from Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs that offered $613,448 -- $1,155,332 across 4 expected awards. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.

$613K-$1.2M
award range
Closed
application status
4
expected awards
19.402
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - FY 2026 International Visitor Leadership Program’s National Program Agencies - is cataloged under number DFOP0017385 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 19.402, posted by Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on July 9, 2025. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a cooperative agreement.

Award economics. The award range on file is $613,448 -- $1,155,332. The agency has projected $7.4 million in total estimated funding for this announcement. It expects to issue 4 awards. If the agency funds the expected 4 awards from the $7.4 million estimated pool, the average award works out to roughly $1.8 million. Cost sharing is not required, so applicants do not need to commit matching funds to be competitive on this opportunity. Federal award ranges are often upper bounds; actual allocations reflect program appropriations, the strength of the applicant pool, and the evaluation committee's scoring.

Deadline and action path. This opportunity closed on September 8, 2025. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number, so monitoring the parent program page is the most reliable way to catch re-announcements. Every Grants.gov submission requires an active SAM.gov registration and a Unique Entity ID. Review the Eligibility section below carefully, federal eligibility categories (nonprofit, state or local government, tribal, individual, educational institution, small business) have distinct registration and reporting requirements. Pre-application outreach to the listed agency contact is permitted and often welcomed, it helps clarify scope and scoring priorities. Before acting on the deadline or award figures above, verify them directly on the official Grants.gov listing, amendments can change dates and amounts after this page was last refreshed.

Award Range

$613,448 -- $1,155,332

Close Date

September 8, 2025

Posted

July 9, 2025

Est. Total Funding

$7,361,376

Expected Awards

4

Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Description

The United States Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs’ Office of International Visitors (ECA/PE/V) announces an open competition for up to four cooperative agreements to support the staff expenses and overhead costs of the FY 2026 International Visitor Leadership Program’s (IVLP) National Program Agencies (NPAs). Launched in 1940, the IVLP is the Department of State’s foundational professional exchange program. The IVLP advances U.S. national security priorities and builds long-term relationships between Americans and international leaders in government, business, academia, and other fields. Recipients design and implement customized short-term visits to the United States for current and emerging leaders from around the world. These visits support U.S. foreign policy goals and reflect the participants’ professional interests. Eligible recipients will have expertise in foreign policy, experience in professional exchange programming, and the ability to provide tailored projects for participants from all countries. Please see the full NOFO for additional information.

Eligibility

Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category codes 06, 12, 20, 25. These codes correspond to applicant types (state/local government, tribal organization, nonprofit, educational institution, individual, small business, etc.) defined in Grants.gov's own eligibility reference. See the current Grants.gov eligibility categories or check the official listing below for this opportunity's exact eligibility statement.

Official Listing on Grants.gov

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Agency Contact

Patricia Johnson

Key Dates

Posted July 9, 2025
Close Date September 8, 2025
Archive Date October 8, 2025
Last Updated July 9, 2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "FY 2026 International Visitor Leadership Program’s National Program Agencies", offered by Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs. It is associated with CFDA program 19.402. The United States Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs’ Office of International Visitors (ECA/PE/V) announces an open competition for up to four cooperative agreements to s...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on September 8, 2025. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is $613,448 -- $1,155,332. Total estimated funding: $7,361,376. Expected number of awards: 4.
How do I apply?
Applications for federal grant opportunities are typically submitted through Grants.gov. Visit the official listing at grants.gov for application instructions, required documents, and submission deadlines.

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