The Community Solutions Program (CSP) 2027 is a fully funded leadership development program in the USA. It aims to empower community leaders to develop solutions to local economic, social, political, and environmental challenges. Participants will spend four months in the United States from August to December 2027, with the overall program lasting one year. The program is open to eligible applicants worldwide, and IELTS or TOEFL is not required at this time. More details are below.

Program Overview

  • Host Country: United States
  • Funded by: U.S. Department of State & IREX
  • Duration: One Year (Four Months in the USA)
  • Financial Coverage: Fully Funded
  • Deadline: 24th November 2026

Financial Benefits

The Community Solutions Program is sponsored by the U.S. Department of State with funding provided by the U.S. Government and supported in its implementation by IREX.

It Covers:

  • J-1 Visa Support
  • Round-trip travel from participants’ home city to the U.S.
  • Monthly Allowance to cover
    • Housing
    • Meals
    • Other living expenses while in the U.S.
  • Accident and sickness health coverage
  • Accessibility accommodations include ADA-accessible rooms for in-person training, software such as JAWS, and community assistance and community training.

Program Structure

Four Months in the USA: Participants will spend four months in the USA from August to December 2027 to get hands-on experience to advance technical skills and expertise.

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Community Leadership Institute: Community Solutions fellows participate in the Community Leadership Institute to enhance leadership and management skills through workshops, training, and online courses.

Community-based initiatives: During their time in the United States, Community Solutions fellows, with the support of their U.S. host organizations, develop and plan community development initiatives or projects to implement upon their return home.

Eligible Countries

The Community Solutions Program is open to the following countries:

  • Africa: Botswana, Cameroon, Ethiopia; Ghana; Guinea; Kenya; Liberia; Mozambique; Namibia; Rwanda; Uganda
  • East Asia and the Pacific: Cambodia, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, Indonesia, Malaysia, Mongolia, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Solomon Islands,  Thailand, Tonga, Vanuatu, Vietnam
  • Europe: Albania, Belarus, Croatia, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Moldova, North Macedonia, Romania, Slovakia, Ukraine
  • Middle East and North Africa: Algeria, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, Oman, Tunisia
  • South and Central Asia: Bangladesh, Bhutan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan
  • Western Hemisphere: Bolivia, Colombia, El Salvador, Guatemala, Guyana, Jamaica, Mexico, Panama, Peru, Suriname, Trinidad & Tobago, and Venezuela

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the Community Solutions Program, an applicant must meet the following requirements:

  • Age: Between 27 and 39 years old.
  • Citizenship: A citizen of a non-eligible country.
  • Residency: Currently living and working in their home country.
  • Experience: At least 2 years of experience in community development, full-time, part-time, or volunteer.
  • Non-U.S. Citizen: Not a citizen of the United States.
  • English Proficiency: Successful completion of a Duolingo, TOEFL, or IELTS English language test (if selected as a semi-finalist or finalist).
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How to Apply for the Community Solutions Program 2027?

Applications must be submitted online. Questions that are marked with a red* must be answered. The Link to the official website is given below.

VISIT HERE TO APPLY FOR COMMUNITY SOLUTIONS PROGRAM

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