contract_award•Awarded Monday, July 27, 2026Analyzed

INSTITUTE OF INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION INC: $17.6M Department of State Grant

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Summary

The Institute of International Education received a $17.6M cooperative agreement from the Department of State for the Fulbright Scholar Program. As a private non-profit, this contract does not directly impact any publicly traded company, but it signals continued federal investment in international educational exchange.

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Key Takeaways

  • 1.The $17.6M Fulbright contract is a routine renewal for a private non-profit, with no public company exposure.
  • 2.Investors should not expect any stock movement from this award.
  • 3.The contract underscores stable federal support for educational exchange but lacks market relevance.

Market Implications

This contract has no direct market implications as the recipient is a private entity. Retail investors should not allocate capital based on this award. The broader educational services sector remains unaffected by this specific grant.

Full Analysis

The Department of State awarded a $17.6M cooperative agreement to the Institute of International Education (IIE) to support the FY 2026 Fulbright Scholar Program, pending fund availability. IIE is a private non-profit organization, not a publicly traded entity or subsidiary of one. This contract is a routine renewal of a long-standing program that facilitates academic exchanges between the U.S. and other countries. No publicly traded companies benefit directly from this award. The contract's impact is limited to the educational and cultural exchange sector, which is not represented by public equities. Related legislation, such as the College Transparency Act (S2511), shares a focus on education but does not directly fund this program. No supply chain or subcontractor opportunities arise from this award that would affect public markets. Historically, similar Fulbright grants have been renewed without material market implications.

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Contract Details

Recipient

INSTITUTE OF INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION INC

Award Amount

$17,282,412

Awarding Agency

Department of State

Sub-Agency

Department of State

Contract Type

COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT (B)

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