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: $1,155,000–$8,875,000 per award (12 months); $16,215,000 total, ~5 awards expected.
Summary: Supports U.S. organizations in administering the International Visitor Leadership Program’s professional exchange projects for foreign leaders, advancing U.S. foreign policy through tailored short-term visits.
Key Information: Applicants must have or plan for a Washington, DC presence by Jan 1, 2027; only one application per organization.
Description
This opportunity funds U.S. nonprofit organizations and educational institutions to serve as National Program Agencies (NPAs) for the International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP), the U.S. Department of State’s flagship professional exchange initiative. NPAs design and implement short-term (2–21 day) customized visits to the United States for current and emerging leaders from around the world, focusing on themes that support U.S. foreign policy objectives. Projects may be in-person, virtual, or hybrid, and typically include meetings with subject matter experts, site visits, and cultural experiences across multiple U.S. communities. The award covers staff and overhead costs for managing these exchange projects, with substantial involvement from the Department of State in project assignment and oversight.
