This grant is for an organization to manage the selection process for the 2027 Thomas R. Pickering Graduate Foreign Affairs Fellowship Program. The selected organization will handle everything from screening applications to coordinating interviews in Washington, D.C., ensuring a smooth and fair selection of fellows dedicated to careers in the Foreign Service.
Who it's for: Organizations that can manage complex administrative and logistical tasks, including for-profit companies, public and state universities, and various nonprofit organizations, including Native American tribal organizations.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Not being a for-profit organization, public or state university, or eligible nonprofit
- Inability to manage complex logistical operations
- Lack of experience with federal standards and processes
- Failure to demonstrate capacity for secure data handling
- Not meeting cost-sharing requirements
What You May Need
- Proof of eligibility (e.g., organizational status)
- Detailed project plan
- Budget proposal including cost-sharing details
- Experience with similar projects
- Data security protocols
- Staffing plan for managing operations
- References or past performance documentation
- Registration with federal grant systems (e.g., SAM.gov)
Cautions
- Strict federal standards must be followed
- Tight timeline for application screening and selection
- Cost-sharing is required
- Secure data handling is critical
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants include for-profit organizations, public and state institutions of higher education, nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status, other Native American tribal organizations, and nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status. These entities must be capable of managing the operational, logistical, and administrative functions required for the fellowship selection process.
Overview
Organizations that can manage complex administrative and logistical tasks, including for-profit companies, public and state universities, and various nonprofit organizations, including Native American tribal organizations.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Not being a for-profit organization, public or state university, or eligible nonprofit
- Inability to manage complex logistical operations
- Lack of experience with federal standards and processes
- Failure to demonstrate capacity for secure data handling
- Not meeting cost-sharing requirements
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to manage the selection process, including screening applications, coordinating interviews, managing panelist logistics, and ensuring secure data handling and transfer.
Expected Awards
1
Cost Sharing
Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Oct 27, 2026
- Deadline
- Nov 23, 2026(22 days)
- Archive Date
- Dec 23, 2026
Application Checklist
- Confirm organizational eligibility
- Develop a comprehensive project plan
- Prepare a detailed budget with cost-sharing
- Ensure registration in federal grant systems
- Outline data security measures
- Gather documentation of past performance
- Prepare staffing and logistical plans