2026 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF 2026)
The 2026 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund offers grants to U.S. exchange program alumni for projects that promote U.S. policy goals, celebrate America's 250th birthday, and benefit local communities.
Funder: U.S. Mission to Georgia
Due Dates: April 18, 2026 (Grants.gov closing date) | May 18, 2026 (Full application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $5,000–$35,000 per project; up to $70,000 total available; project period up to 12 months.
Summary: Supports teams of alumni from U.S. government-funded exchange programs to implement projects promoting U.S. policy objectives and celebrating the U.S. 250th anniversary.
Key Information: Only alumni teams (min. two non-U.S. citizen alumni) are eligible; proposals must align with "Freedom 250" themes.
Description
This opportunity provides funding for alumni of U.S. government-funded or sponsored exchange programs to collaborate on innovative projects that advance U.S. policy goals, benefit local communities, and celebrate the United States’ 250th anniversary ("Freedom 250"). The program aims to strengthen alumni networks, foster leadership, and deepen alumni engagement with the U.S. government. Projects may focus on topics such as safety, prosperity, American excellence, or defending freedom of speech.
