FY 2027 International Visitor Leadership Program?s National Program Agencies

The United States Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs is announcing an open competition for approximately five cooperative agreements to support the staff expenses and overhead costs of the FY 2027 International Visitor Leadership Program’s National Program Agencies. The IVLP is a professional exchange program that advances America First national security priorities and builds long-term relationships between Americans and international leaders in government, business, academia, and other fields. 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. The program aims to promote cross-cultural competence and global perspective, and to enhance understanding between participants and their host communities. Some key aspects of the program include: • Supporting the staff expenses and overhead costs of the National Program Agencies • Providing tailored projects for participants from all countries • Promoting cross-cultural competence and global perspective • Enhancing understanding between participants and their host communities • Building long-term relationships between Americans and international leaders