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OpenFederal grantOpen to for-profit businessesDFOP0019982

Charles B. Rangel Graduate Foreign Affairs Fellowship Program Selection Grant

Bureau of Human ResourcesCloses Nov 23, 2026(26 days left)Up to $85,855

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Higher education institutions (public or private), 501(c)(3) nonprofits with administrative operations capacity, Experienced for-profit grant administrators (non-small-business)
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Small businesses, Organizations without federal administrative or secure-data handling experience, Applicants unable to meet cost-sharing requirements
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66
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What this funds

Money can be used for
Operating support, Technical assistance
Who can apply
For-profit companies, Nonprofits, Colleges and universities
Award range
Up to $85,855

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 listed is $85,855, and roughly one award is expected. The smallest award is listed as $0, which likely reflects how the data was recorded rather than an actual award floor.
Who can apply for this grant?
Eligible applicants are for-profit organizations other than small businesses, nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education), and public, state-controlled, or private institutions of higher education. Small businesses may not apply.
Can a nonprofit apply?
Yes. Both nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education) are listed as eligible applicants.

Summary

The State Department will fund one organization (for-profit, nonprofit, or higher education institution) to run the selection process for the 2027 Rangel Graduate Foreign Affairs Fellowship: screening applications, managing secure scoring portals, coordinating virtual interview panels, BEX briefings, and panelist honoraria over a 3-6 month cooperative agreement (Jan-Mar 2027). Cost sharing is not?

About this grant

The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Human Resources, Outreach, Fellowships, and Internships Division (HR/OFI) announces an open competition for an eligible organization to manage operational, logistical, and administrative functions for the candidate selection process of the 2027 Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Graduate Fellowship Program. Authorized pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2719 and 22 U.S.C. 3901 et seq., this 3-to-6 month Cooperative Agreement (January – March 2027) aims to execute a rigorous, standardized, and merit-based evaluation cycle to identify top-tier Rangel Fellows and qualified alternates dedicated to Foreign Service careers.

Problem Statement:

Evaluating top diplomatic talent across nationwide applicant pools on a condensed timeline requires specialized administrative expertise. Without a dedicated partner, the Department risks operational delays, inconsistent evaluation practices, and logistical bottlenecks. The Recipient must execute eligibility screening, maintain secure electronic scoring portals, coordinate virtual interview committee sessions, conduct Board of Examiners (BEX) briefings, and manage panelist honoraria under strict federal standards to ensure candidates are evaluated objectively and without delay.

Key Objectives & Outcomes:

Application Screening & Semi-Finalist Selection: Screen 100% of submitted applications by late January 2027 against eligibility criteria (U.S. citizenship, 3.2+ GPA, financial need, master’s degree plans). Provide secure portal access to 18 selection panelists to score applicants and select precisely 90 semi-finalists by early February 2027.

Virtual Panel Management: Coordinate virtual interview and writing panel sessions, facilitate mandatory BEX-led panelist training, manage candidate briefing sessions, and process per diem-compliant panelist honoraria ($500/day) without administrative delay.

Final Selection & Data Transfer: Compile rank-ordered scores, issue selectee/alternate notifcations

Who can apply

The listing does not include detailed eligibility text. Check the official listing before you apply.

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Education
  • Workforce

Program contact

Katherine Wright Grantorwrightka@state.gov7712041230

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