Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) 2026 Dominican Republic
The U.S. Embassy in Santo Domingo offers up to $35,000 for alumni-led projects that promote U.S. higher education models, foster U.S.–Dominican university partnerships, and engage exchange alumni as leaders in innovation and collaboration.
Funder: U.S. Mission to the Dominican Republic
Due Dates: May 13, 2026 (Application deadline) | June 14, 2026 (Grants.gov closing date)
Funding Amounts: $5,000–$35,000 per award; up to $35,000 total funding; project period 12–24 months
Summary: Supports alumni-led projects that promote U.S. higher education models and strengthen U.S.–Dominican university partnerships.
Description
This opportunity from the U.S. Mission to the Dominican Republic funds projects that advance U.S. leadership in higher education, foster institutional partnerships between U.S. and Dominican universities, and engage alumni of U.S. government exchange programs as leaders and innovators. The program seeks to introduce U.S.-based educational models, teaching practices, and research approaches in the Dominican Republic, while building sustainable collaborations between higher education institutions in both countries. Activities may include faculty collaboration, student training, joint research, mentorship, and initiatives that increase awareness of study and exchange opportunities in the United States.
The primary beneficiaries are Dominican university students, faculty, and administrators, as well as U.S. university partners and exchange alumni. Projects are expected to be alumni-led, with a focus on measurable outcomes such as the number of participants trained, partnerships formed, and sustainability of efforts beyond the grant period.
