FY 2027 International Visitor Leadership Program's National Program Agencies
The State Department seeks organizations to manage and implement short-term U.S. visits for international leaders through the FY 2027 International Visitor Leadership Program, supporting staff and overhead costs.
Funder: Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs
Due Dates: August 24, 2026: Full application deadline
Funding Amounts: Total pool: $16,215,000; individual awards range from $1,155,000 to $8,875,000 for a 12-month period (approx. 5 awards)
Summary: Supports organizations to design and implement short-term professional exchange visits in the U.S. for international leaders, advancing U.S. foreign policy and fostering global relationships.
Key Information: Applicants must have or plan to establish a physical office in the Washington, DC area by Jan 1, 2027.
Description
This opportunity from the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) will fund approximately five organizations to serve as National Program Agencies (NPAs) for the International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) in FY 2027. The IVLP is the State Department’s flagship professional exchange program, bringing current and emerging foreign leaders to the U.S. for short-term, customized visits that support U.S. foreign policy goals and foster mutual understanding.
Selected NPAs will be responsible for developing, planning, and implementing a range of projects (typically 2–21 days) for international participants nominated by U.S. embassies. These projects must be professionally substantive, thematically relevant, and geographically diverse, including site visits, professional meetings, and cultural experiences across multiple U.S. communities. Projects may be in-person, virtual, or hybrid, and must leverage the resources of the Global Ties U.S. network and other community-based partners.
Award recipients will work closely with ECA/PE/V Project Officers and are expected to demonstrate expertise in foreign policy, professional exchange programming, and the ability to deliver tailored projects for participants from all countries and sectors.
