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2027 Donald M. Payne International Development Graduate Fellowship Program Administration Gran

Bureau of Human ResourcesCloses Nov 23, 2026(26 days left)Up to $2,798,770

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This is a single cooperative agreement for one 501(c)(3) nonprofit (not a college or university) to administer the 2027 Donald M. Payne International Development Graduate Fellowship Program, which funds graduate study toward USAID foreign service careers. Small businesses and for-profits cannot apply and should not bother. Even among nonprofits, only an organization able to run a national fellowship program, provide required cost sharing, and handle everything except recruitment and selection is

Best for
501(c)(3) nonprofits that are not institutions of higher education, Organizations experienced in administering fellowship or workforce programs, Education and training nonprofits that can provide cost sharing
Not for
For-profit businesses and small businesses, Institutions of higher education, Organizations unable to cover required cost sharing
Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Education & TrainingCurrently accepting applications
75
Strong Match
Arts & CultureLimit: Closes in 26 days
54
Possible Match
Environment & ConservationLimit: Closes in 26 days
54
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Social Services & NonprofitLimit: Closes in 26 days
54
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Agriculture & FarmingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
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Construction & InfrastructureLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Energy & Clean TechLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Finance & BankingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Food & BeverageLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Healthcare & BiotechLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Housing & Real EstateLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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ManufacturingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Retail & E-CommerceLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Technology & SoftwareLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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These are our matcher’s estimates for a typical business in each industry. A real match depends on your size, your state and what you need the money for — check your own fit.

What this funds

Money can be used for
Operating support, Training, Technical assistance
Who can apply
Nonprofits
Award range
Up to $2,798,770

Questions about this grant

When is the application deadline?
The application deadline is November 23, 2026. The opportunity was posted on October 27, 2026.
How much funding can an applicant receive?
The largest award is $2,798,770, which is also the total program funding, with about 10 awards expected across the program. The smallest award is listed as $0, so individual award sizes beyond the maximum are not published.
Who can apply for this grant?
Only nonprofits with 501(c)(3) IRS status, other than institutions of higher education, may apply. Cost sharing is required.
Can a sole proprietor or single-member LLC apply?
No. For-profit businesses, including small businesses, may not apply.
Can a nonprofit apply?
Yes, but only 501(c)(3) nonprofits that are not institutions of higher education. The award is a single cooperative agreement to administer all aspects of the 2027 Payne Fellowship Program except recruitment and selection.

Summary

One cooperative agreement to a 501(c)(3) nonprofit (not a higher-ed institution) to administer all aspects except recruitment and selection of the 2027 Donald M. Payne International Development Graduate Fellowship Program, which supports graduate study for careers in USAID foreign service. Cost sharing required.

About this grant

The Department of State Office of Outreach Fellowships and Internships announces an open competition for a qualified organization to manage and administer all aspects, except recruitment and selection, of the 2027 Donald M. Payne International Development Graduate Fellowship Program.

Who can apply

Our reading of the listing: for-profit businesses are not eligible for this one.

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Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Education
  • Workforce
  • International development

Program contact

Seth G Brown GrantorWrightKA@state.gov703-235-0948

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