# FY 2026 International Visitor Leadership Program’s National Program Agencies

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/dfop0017385-fy-2026-international-visitor-leadership-programs-national/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/359957

> Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs offered grants of up to $1.2 million (at least $613,448) to nonprofits and colleges and universities. It expected to make about 4 awards worth $7.4 million in total. Applications closed on September 8, 2025.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | DFOP0017385 |
| Agency | Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | September 8, 2025 |
| Award ceiling | $1.2 million |
| Award floor | $613,448 |
| Expected awards | 4 |
| Total funding | $7.4 million |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 19.402 |

## Who can apply

- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

Please see full announcement.

## What the grant funds

The United States Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs’ Office of International Visitors (ECA/PE/V) announces an open competition for up to four cooperative agreements to support the staff expenses and overhead costs of the FY 2026 International Visitor Leadership Program’s (IVLP) National Program Agencies (NPAs). Launched in 1940, the IVLP is the Department of State’s foundational professional exchange program. The IVLP advances U.S. national security priorities and builds long-term relationships between Americans and international leaders in government, business, academia, and other fields. Recipients design and implement customized short-term visits to the United States for current and emerging leaders from around the world. These visits support U.S. foreign policy goals and reflect the participants’ professional interests. 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. Please see the full NOFO for additional information.

## Questions people ask

### Is DFOP0017385 still open?

No. It closed on September 8, 2025.

### Who can apply for FY 2026 International Visitor Leadership Program’s National Program Agencies?

Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs accepted applications from nonprofits and colleges and universities. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for FY 2026 International Visitor Leadership Program’s National Program Agencies?

Closed September 8, 2025. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.

### How much funding is available?

Awards of up to $1.2 million each. About $7.4 million in total across about 4 awards.

### Who has won Professional and Cultural Exchange Programs - International Visitor Leadership Program grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Meridian International Center, Global Ties U.S., World Learning Inc. The program made 27 awards worth $308 million in that time.