This grant supports organizations that help run the International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP), which brings international leaders to the U.S. for professional exchanges. The grant covers staff and overhead costs for designing and implementing these visits, which align with U.S. foreign policy goals.
Who it's for: Organizations with expertise in foreign policy and experience in professional exchange programs. They should be capable of creating tailored projects for international leaders.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Lack of expertise in foreign policy
- No experience in professional exchange programming
- Inability to design tailored projects for international participants
What You May Need
- Detailed project proposal
- Proof of expertise in foreign policy
- Evidence of past experience in exchange programs
- Budget plan
- Organizational capacity statement
- Staff resumes
- Partnership letters (if applicable)
- Registration with SAM.gov
- DUNS number
- Financial statements
Cautions
- Ensure alignment with U.S. foreign policy goals
- Projects must be tailored to participants' professional interests
- Significant experience in professional exchanges is required
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants include any organization without restrictions, Native American tribal organizations, nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status, and public and state institutions of higher education. Applicants must demonstrate expertise in foreign policy and experience in professional exchange programming.
Overview
Organizations with expertise in foreign policy and experience in professional exchange programs. They should be capable of creating tailored projects for international leaders.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Lack of expertise in foreign policy
- No experience in professional exchange programming
- Inability to design tailored projects for international participants
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to cover staff expenses and overhead costs associated with designing and implementing short-term visits for international leaders.
Total Program Funding
$16,215,000
Expected Awards
5
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Jun 24, 2026
- Deadline
- Aug 24, 2026(60 days)
- Archive Date
- Sep 23, 2026
Application Checklist
- Read the Notice of Funding Opportunity carefully
- Develop a detailed project proposal
- Gather evidence of foreign policy expertise
- Compile past exchange program experience
- Prepare a comprehensive budget plan
- Ensure organizational capacity is documented
- Collect staff resumes
- Obtain partnership letters if applicable
- Register with SAM.gov
- Secure a DUNS number
- Prepare financial statements