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

The Department of State Bureau of Human Resources Office of Outreach, Fellowships, and Internships is seeking a qualified organization through a cooperative agreement to manage and administer the 2027 Donald M. Payne International Development Graduate Fellowship Program. With a total program funding and award ceiling of 2,798,770 dollars, the selected recipient will handle all administrative aspects of the program except for recruitment and selection. Key responsibilities include organizing a week-long orientation in Washington, D.C. in June 2027, coordinating domestic internships and overseas summer development experiences, and managing the disbursement of tuition, fees, and stipends. The recipient must also develop a milestone schedule, implement an evaluation strategy to measure program impact, and submit quarterly performance and financial reports. To ensure program success, the recipient must verify that Fellows maintain a minimum 3.2 undergraduate GPA and obtain Top Secret security clearances and meet Department of State medical qualification standards. The recipient is also responsible for ensuring Fellows have emergency medical evacuation insurance and understand coverage for travel, housing, and visas. Fellows are obligated to complete five years of service upon program completion. Applicants must submit a comprehensive budget package including a summary budget, a detailed line-item budget in Excel, and a budget narrative, while providing a current Negotiated Indirect Cost Rate Agreement if applicable. Cost sharing is required for this solicitation.