Charles B. Rangel Graduate Foreign Affairs Fellowship Program Administration Grant
🏛 Bureau of Human Resources
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Can you apply?
This grant is for organizations selected to administer the Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Fellowship Program. Eligible applicants typically include nonprofits, educational institutions, and management firms with strong experience in federal grant administration and financial compliance.
Geographic scope is national. Applicants must demonstrate capacity to manage complex federal operations including tuition disbursement, stipend management, clearance tracking, and internship coordination under 2 CFR 200 compliance.
The grantee manages all operational, financial, and administrative functions for the 32-month fellowship cycle (February 2027 – September 2029). Recruitment and candidate selection are excluded from the grantee's responsibilities.
⚖️ Cost sharing / matching required — applicants must contribute their own funds.
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Program description
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—excluding recruitment and candidate selection—for 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 32-month Cooperative Agreement (February 2027 – September 2029) aims to cultivate premier graduate talent for long-term careers as Foreign Service Officers in the U.S. Department of State.
Problem Statement:
Preparing top-tier foreign policy talent requires rigorous, continuous operational oversight across a complex two-year fellowship footprint. Without dedicated administrative management and strict fiscal oversight, Fellows face operational, financial, and logistical friction that can disrupt graduate study, delay clearance processing, and compromise timely commissioning. A specialized partner is essential to coordinate tuition disbursements, stipend management, summer internships (Capitol Hill and overseas diplomatic posts), housing, emergency medical coverage, and clearance tracking.
Key Objectives & Outcomes:
Financial & Academic Oversight: Execute a compliant tracking system to ensure 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 mandatory testing protocols (FSOT/FSOA) and Top Secret security, medical, and suitability clearance milestones prior to graduate program completion.
Internships & Mentorship: Manage Capitol Hill domestic internships, National Defense University seminars, overseas embassy placements, and structured Foreign Service mentorship.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance)
- Project Narrative/Statement of Work
- Detailed Budget and Budget Narrative
- Organizational Capacity Documentation
- References from Prior Fellowship/Grant Administration Work
- Compliance Certification (2 CFR 200)
- Key Personnel Resumes
Program contact
- 👤 Katherine Wright Grantor
- 📧 wrightka@state.gov
- 📞 7712041230
Funding track record
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FAQ
Who is eligible to apply for this grant?
Organizations with demonstrated capacity in federal grants management, financial compliance, and program administration are typically eligible. Educational institutions and nonprofits with prior experience managing fellowship programs are preferred.
What is the project duration?
The cooperative agreement runs 32 months, from February 2027 through September 2029. This covers one complete fellowship cohort cycle.
What activities are covered in this grant?
The grantee manages tuition disbursement, stipend payments, summer internship logistics, housing coordination, medical coverage, security clearance tracking, and mentorship program operations.
Is cost-sharing required?
Yes, cost-sharing is required for this grant. The exact percentage should be confirmed in the RFP or NOFO.
What is the funding amount?
The award is approximately $3.1 million for the 32-month period. Specific amounts depend on fellow cohort size and actual program costs.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Emphasize prior experience administering federal grants under 2 CFR 200 and OMB compliance requirements. Detail your tracking systems for multi-year fund management.
- Show capacity to manage complex logistics: tuition processing, housing coordination, and security clearance timelines are critical success factors.
- Demonstrate relationships with diplomatic posts and Capitol Hill contacts. Internship placement quality directly affects program reputation.
- Provide detailed budget narratives and cost projections. Include staffing plan with roles for finance, operations, and program coordination.
- Include letters of support from partner institutions or organizations familiar with your prior fellowship management work.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Lack of documented experience in federal grants management and 2 CFR 200 compliance disqualifies many applicants. Underestimating staffing needs for clearance tracking and tuition processing creates implementation risk. Failure to detail relationships with Capitol Hill and overseas diplomatic posts signals weak internship placement capacity.
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