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"Foreign Leaders Lead on-Demand (LLOD)" is currently closed and not accepting applications.
Foreign Leaders Lead on-Demand (LLOD) is sponsored by U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA). LLOD strengthens existing public diplomacy efforts for emerging leaders and mid-level professionals and helps the Department of State quickly respond to new foreign policy priorities.
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Opportunity Listing - FY 2026 Leaders Lead On-Demand FY 2026 Leaders Lead On-Demand Agency: Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs Assistance Listings: 19. 415 -- Professional and Cultural Exchange Programs - Citizen Exchanges Last Updated: May 13, 2026 View version history on Grants.
gov The Office of Citizen Exchanges in the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) invites proposals for the FY 2026 Leaders Lead On-Demand program (LLOD). This program develops ideas from across the Department of State into customized, two-way exchange projects.
LLOD provides rapid response, flexible programming focused on building self-sustaining global, regional, and country-based networks of practitioners. The recipient will design and carry out a series of exchange projects for emerging leaders and mid-level professionals representing government, business, and civil society.
The program expects to support approximately four to six exchange projects for approximately 150 participants, including approximately 110 foreign and 40 U.S. participants . Each project will feature a group of foreign participants who will travel to the United States for an intensive, customized program. Activities may include workshops, meetings, or events.
Every U.S.-based exchange must also include at least one segment overseas, which should involve U.S. participants. All participants should have relevant experience or expertise in the project’s field. U.S. participants will work with foreign participants during both the U.S. and overseas segments.
Please see the amended Notice of Funding Opportunity for additional information. Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3) Private institutions of higher education Public and state institutions of higher education Please see full announcement. Grantor contact information File name Description Last updated FY_2026_LLOD_Amended.
pdf FY 2026 Leaders Lead On-Demand Amended NOFO Apr 29, 2026 03:09 PM UTC performance_monitoring_plan_mode_2. 3_02. 03.
2025-4. docx ECA Performance Monitoring Plan (PMP) (DOCX) Apr 29, 2026 03:10 PM UTC performance_monitoring_plan_mode_2. 3_02.
03. 2025. pdf ECA Performance Monitoring Plan (PMP) (PDF) Apr 29, 2026 03:10 PM UTC Link to additional information Funding opportunity number : Cost sharing or matching requirement : Funding instrument type : Opportunity Category Explanation : Category of Funding Activity : Please see full announcement.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Eligible applicants would typically be organizations that can facilitate international exchange programs for emerging leaders and mid-level professionals. Specific eligibility is detailed in the NOFO. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The published deadline was May 25, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Foreign Leaders Lead on-Demand (LLOD) is funded by U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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