2025 Fulbright South Africa Exchange Program Logistics Management

Background
The 2025 Fulbright South Africa Exchange Program Logistics Management is issued by the Public Diplomacy Section of the U.S. Mission to South Africa, Department of State. The program aims to facilitate the logistics for participants in the Fulbright Foreign Student Program and the Fulbright Research Scholar Program, enhancing educational and research opportunities between South Africa and the United States.

Grant Details
The grantee will manage in-country logistics for participants, including:
- Domestic travel, accommodation, and related expenses for visa interviews at U.S. Consulates General in South Africa (approximately 30% of candidates require assistance).
- Logistics for a two-day pre-departure orientation (PDO) for 30 participants in Gauteng, covering travel, venue selection, payment, and on-site support (approximately 70% of candidates require assistance).
- Coordination for four Fulbright alumni to participate in one day of the PDO.
- On-site logistics for an evening reception during the PDO for up to 60 guests.
- Payment of $275 honorarium each for two guest speakers at the PDO.
- Logistics and expenses for international travel to the U.S. from South Africa for up to 10 Scholars and five qualifying dependents.

Eligibility Requirements
Eligible applicants include not-for-profit organizations (including think tanks and NGOs) and public/private educational institutions. All organizations must have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) issued via SAM.gov and a valid registration in SAM.gov.

Period of Performance
The performance period is anticipated to be 13 months, starting from April 1, 2025.

Grant Value
The total value of the grant is $65,000, with individual awards potentially reaching up to this amount.

Place of Performance
Project activities will take place nationally across South Africa, determined by the location of Fulbright participants.