U.S. Ambassador's Special Self-Help Program

U.S. Embassy Accra Grants Program is sponsored by U.S. Embassy Accra Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) of the U.S. Department of State. PDS Accra invites Statements of Interest (SOI) for programs that strengthen ties and build relationships between the United States and Ghana through activities that highlight shared values and promote bilateral cooperation. All programs must include a strong American element and/or connection with American expert(s), organization(s), or institution(s) that will promote increased understanding of U.S. policy and perspectives. Priority will be given to projects that yield concrete, measurable results.

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.