Africa Regional ESF - Other

Africa Regional Services Annual Program Statement (U.S. Department of State) is sponsored by U.S. Department of State, Bureau of African Affairs, Office of Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs (AF/PDPA). This program seeks U.S. citizen individuals to be guest speakers, artists, or athletes/coaches to conduct outreach activities that enhance the understanding of the United States in sub-Saharan Africa. Topics of interest include Digital Literacy, Economic Prosperity, Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Arts Entrepreneurship/Management, Media Business Management, and STEAM. These activities could involve digital platforms and creative economy aspects.

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. Funding Opportunity Number: DFOP0017385. Assistance Listing: 19.402. Funding Instrument: CA. Category: O. Award Amount: $613K – $1.2M per award.