When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due July 9, 2026.

What is the budget for this RFP?

The published budget is $1,000,000.

It was issued by U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. The work is located in Washington, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Proven experience in international exchange or community engagement programming. Expertise in digital platform development and maintenance. Strong background in leadership development and skill-building training. Capacity to run large-scale merit-based recruitment campaigns. Track record supporting impactful community-based projects.

Community Engagement Exchange Service (Due July 9, 2026)

Overview

Education, Training & Libraries

Washington, United StatesPosted: June 11th, 2026Deadline: July 9th, 2026

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SUMMARY

Seeking a provider to manage a community engagement exchange program, including digital platform development, recruitment, and leadership-focused activities with measurable community impact.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must be a U.S. not-for-profit organization, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations
Must be a U.S. not-for-profit public or private educational institution
Must have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) issued via SAM.gov
Must have a valid registration in SAM.gov
Must demonstrate at least four years of experience in conducting international exchanges
Must be registered with the U.S. Department of State’s MyGrants system
Must be able to provide a professionally tailored placement for CEE participants
Must be able to manage financial aspects including disbursement of stipends and housing allowances
Must be able to issue and ship DS-2019 forms for international participants

BUDGET

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$1,000,000

CONTRACT DURATION

30 months

TIMELINE

Application Deadline: July 9th, 2026

Anticipated Award Date: September 4th, 2026

Issuing Agency

U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs

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DESCRIPTION

The selected vendor is required to provide community engagement exchange services, integrating program goals into all aspects of design and implementation. Emphasis must be placed on maximizing concrete, measurable impacts in participants’ home communities, within both the United States and participants’ respective countries.

Responsibilities include developing and maintaining a digital platform for resource sharing and communication among host organizations and participants. The service provider will create and support comprehensive strategies for host engagement, facilitate strong leadership and skill-building components within program activities, as well as promote and support community-based projects.

The vendor must also develop a merit-based recruitment campaign targeting eligible Americans for the program’s reciprocal component and provide resources to assist participants in developing and implementing initiatives in their home communities.

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Frequently asked questions

When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due July 9, 2026.
What is the budget for this RFP?: The published budget is $1,000,000.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. The work is located in Washington, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Proven experience in international exchange or community engagement programming
Expertise in digital platform development and maintenance
Strong background in leadership development and skill-building training
Capacity to run large-scale merit-based recruitment campaigns
Track record supporting impactful community-based projects

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