Opportunity Information: Apply for DFOP0017022
The 2026 William D. Clarke, Sr. Diplomatic Security Fellowship is a U.S. Department of State funding opportunity aimed at supporting the operation of a fellowship program designed to broaden and strengthen the pipeline of future Diplomatic Security Special Agents. Managed through the Bureau of Global Talent Management, Office of Talent Acquisition (GTM/TAC), the program is positioned as part of the Department of State's broader diversity and recruitment efforts. The award is intended to fund an outside organization that can run the day-to-day fellowship infrastructure and ensure the program is executed effectively, responsibly, and in alignment with State Department goals.
This opportunity is offered as a discretionary cooperative agreement, which generally means the selected organization will not just receive funding and operate independently, but will likely coordinate closely with the Department of State during implementation. The recipient would be responsible for conducting the programmatic, financial, and administrative activities required to operate the fellowship. In practical terms, that typically includes planning and managing the fellowship cycle, overseeing budgets and allowable costs, coordinating participant support and program logistics, tracking progress and outcomes, and ensuring compliance with federal assistance requirements. Since the notice emphasizes programmatic, financial, and administrative activities, the Department is clearly looking for an organization with strong grants management capacity, internal controls, reporting ability, and experience running structured talent or education-focused programs.
Only one award is expected under this announcement, with a maximum funding level (award ceiling) of $1,500,000. The funding activity category is listed as Education, and the associated CFDA/Assistance Listing number is 19.207. The opportunity is issued by the Bureau of Human Resources, reflecting that this fellowship is tied directly to workforce development and recruitment for a specialized federal career path within Diplomatic Security. The competitive nature of the announcement, combined with the single expected award, suggests the Department is seeking one lead implementing partner to administer the fellowship at scale rather than multiple smaller awards.
Eligibility is limited to nonprofit organizations that hold IRS 501(c)(3) status, specifically excluding institutions of higher education. That means an independent nonprofit (not a university or college) must apply as the prime applicant. A nonprofit could still potentially collaborate with academic partners or other entities, depending on the program design and federal rules, but the lead applicant must meet the stated eligibility requirement. The opportunity number is DFOP0017022, and the funding opportunity title is "2026 William D. Clarke, Sr. Diplomatic Security Fellowship."
Key dates provided in the listing include a creation date of November 18, 2024, and an original closing date of December 23, 2024. Any interested nonprofit would need to prepare an application that demonstrates both mission alignment with the fellowship's purpose (supporting diversity and recruitment for Diplomatic Security Special Agent careers) and operational readiness to manage a federally funded cooperative agreement. That typically includes a clear program approach, staffing and management plan, detailed budget narrative, risk management and compliance procedures, and a credible method for tracking fellowship activities and results over the performance period.Apply for DFOP0017022
- The Bureau of Human Resources in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "2026 William D. Clarke, Sr. Diplomatic Security Fellowship" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.207.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2024-11-18.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2024-12-23. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,500,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501 (c) (3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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