[U.S. Mission to Ethiopia](https://et.usembassy.gov)

May 15, 2026

$5,000–$35,000 per award; up to 2 awards; total program funding $35,000

Supports alumni of U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs in Ethiopia to implement community projects that strengthen alumni networks and advance U.S. foreign policy objectives.

--- ## Description This grant supports alumni of U.S. government-funded or sponsored exchange programs in Ethiopia as they design and implement projects that foster lasting ties with the United States and advance U.S. foreign policy priorities. The 2026 round is aligned with the U.S. Embassy’s Freedom 250 programming, celebrating America’s 250th birthday. Projects should emphasize community leadership, creative engagement, and network-building among alumni. Past funded initiatives have included economic empowerment, arts-based peace-building, and strengthening alumni collaboration. --- ## Due Dates - May 15, 2026: Full application / closing date for applications --- ## Funding Amount - Total program funding: $35,000 - Award ceiling: $35,000 - Award floor: $5,000 - Expected number of awards: 2 - No cost sharing or matching required --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be alumni of a U.S. government-funded or -sponsored exchange program (including ECA-funded exchanges, BridgeUSA, etc.). - Project teams must include at least two alumni. - U.S. citizen alumni may participate as team members but cannot submit proposals or serve as team leads; teams must include at least two Ethiopian citizen alumni. - Teams can include alumni from different exchange programs and/or different countries. - Applications must be submitted by exchange alumni or alumni associations; other organizations are not eligible, though alumni can partner with not-for-profit or non-governmental organizations. --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted by eligible alumni or alumni associations. - Review the detailed requirements and submit through the [Grants.gov application portal](https://apply07.grants.gov/apply/jsf/workspace/createWorkspace.faces?activityID=CreateWorkspace&cleanSession=1&oppId=361731). - For additional information and requirements, visit the [MyGrants opportunity page](https://mygrants.servicenowservices.com/mygrants?id=mygrants_form&table=x_g_usd4_o_grant_funding_opportunity&sys_id=eb61e46c478c8f1067358810326d43eb&view=Default). --- ## Additional Information - Projects must align with and support the Embassy’s Freedom 250 programming. - Previous projects have addressed economic empowerment, arts for regional security, and alumni network strengthening. - No cost sharing or matching is required. --- ## External Links - [Official Grants.gov Opportunity Listing](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361731) - [MyGrants Opportunity Details](https://mygrants.servicenowservices.com/mygrants?id=mygrants_form&table=x_g_usd4_o_grant_funding_opportunity&sys_id=eb61e46c478c8f1067358810326d43eb&view=Default) - [U.S. Mission to Ethiopia Homepage](https://et.usembassy.gov) --- ## Contact Information | Purpose | Contact | |-----------------|----------------------------------------------| | General Inquiries | [pasaddisgrants@state.gov](mailto:pasaddisgrants@state.gov) |

Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) 2026- Ethiopia

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