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2027 Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellowship Program Administration Grant

Issued by Bureau of Human Resources · via Grants.gov — US federal funding opportunities

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Published
27 Oct 2026
Closes
23 Nov 2026, 23:59 UTC
Value
USD 2,813,620
Reference
DFOP0019970
Location
United States
Sector
Education & Training

At a glance

Bureau of Human Resources in United States has published a funding call in education & training: “2027 Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellowship Program Administration Grant”. Submissions close on 23 November 2026, 27 days from today. The stated value is USD 2,813,620. Quote reference DFOP0019970 in any correspondence with the buyer. FreeTender has recorded 6 notices from this buyer since 2026, 6 of them currently open. There are 220 open education & training notices in United States on FreeTender. Bids are submitted to the buyer through Grants.gov — US federal funding opportunities, not through FreeTender.

Details

Background & Goal: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 programmatic, financial, and administrative operations for the 2027 Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellowship Program. Established in 1992, the Pickering Fellowship attracts outstanding students—particularly those with financial need—for Foreign Service Officer careers. Administered via a Cooperative Agreement, this 32-month project (starting ~January 2027) aims to cultivate premier diplomatic talent, ensuring timely commissioning into generalist tracks pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2719 and 22 U.S.C. 3901 et seq.Problem Statement:Fellows face complex operational, financial, and logistical demands across graduate studies, domestic internships in Washington, D.C., and overseas assignments at U.S. Embassies. Dedicated administrative oversight is essential to execute tuition disbursements, secure housing, navigate security/medical clearances, and eliminate friction that could impede academic success or delay Foreign Service commissioning.Key Objectives & Outcomes:Financial & Academic Oversight: Establish a robust tracking system within 30 days of award to manage 100% on-time disbursements for tuition ($55k/yr cap), living stipends ($33k/yr cap), and summer allowances ($11k/summer cap) under 2 CFR 200 guidelines, ensuring Fellows maintain a minimum 3.2 GPA.Clearance & Onboarding Support: Guide 100% of the cohort through required examination attempts and medical, suitability, and Top Secret security clearance protocols prior to graduation.Internships & Professional Development: Coordinate travel, lodging, and stipends for summer internships; deliver 7–8 professional seminars; facilitate a 2-week session at NDU; and pair all Fellows with tenured Foreign Service mentors.

Award range: USD 0 – 2813620

Expected number of awards: 1

CFDA number(s): 19.013

Federal funding opportunity published on Grants.gov. Applications are submitted through Grants.gov — see the official listing.

Context for bidders

We hold 6 notices from Bureau of Human Resources, going back to October 2026 — 6 of them still open. They buy mostly in Education & Training, Financial & Professional Services and Transport & Logistics. There are 220 open Education & Training tenders in United States. This one closes in 27 days.

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