[U.S. Mission to Micronesia](https://fm.usembassy.gov)

May 17, 2026

$5,000–$35,000 per award | Up to 2 awards | 12-month project period

Supports alumni of U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs in Micronesia to implement community projects that advance U.S. policy objectives and celebrate America250.

Applications must include at least two non-U.S. citizen alumni; U.S. citizen alumni cannot be team leads.

--- ## Description This funding opportunity, administered by the U.S. Mission to Micronesia, supports innovative projects led by alumni of U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs. The Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) aims to increase the impact of exchange programs by empowering alumni to develop and implement projects that promote U.S. policy objectives, foster local leadership, and celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States (America250). Projects must align with priorities such as professional development, entrepreneurship, educational outreach, civic engagement, or cultural and sports engagement, and should deliver tangible benefits to Micronesian communities while reinforcing U.S.-FSM relations. --- ## Due Dates - **Full Application Deadline:** May 17, 2026, 11:59 PM (Kolonia, UTC+11) - Submission via email to KoloniaPAS@state.gov; Grants.gov timestamp used to determine timeliness --- ## Funding Amount - **Award Range:** $5,000 to $35,000 per project - **Total Program Funding:** $35,000 (subject to availability) - **Expected Number of Awards:** 1–2 - **Project Duration:** Up to 12 months - **Cost Sharing:** Not required, but encouraged --- ## Eligibility - **Eligible Applicants:** - Alumni of U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs (e.g., Fulbright, IVLP, Study of U.S. Institutes, Humphrey Fellowship) - Alumni Associations from countries with current U.S. representation - Not-for-profit, non-governmental organizations, think tanks, and academic institutions (team must consist of eligible alumni) - **Team Requirements:** - Each project must involve at least two non-U.S. citizen exchange program alumni - U.S. citizen alumni may participate but cannot serve as team leads - **Other Requirements:** - Organizations must have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and active SAM.gov registration (not required for individuals) - Only one proposal per organization will be considered **Not Eligible:** - For-profit entities - Projects for partisan politics, religious activities, construction, scientific research, or direct social services --- ## Application Process 1. **Prepare Required Materials:** - SF-424, SF-424A, and SF-424B forms (from [grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov)) - Narrative proposal (use [official template](https://bit.ly/26proposal-aeif), max 15 pages) - Detailed line-item budget and justification (use [budget template](https://bit.ly/26budget-aeif)) - Key personnel resumes (1 page each) - Letters of support from partners (if applicable) - Proof of non-profit status and organization registration (as applicable) - NICRA documentation if indirect costs are claimed 2. **Submission:** - Email all application materials to [KoloniaPAS@state.gov](mailto:KoloniaPAS@state.gov) by the deadline - Use the funding opportunity title in the subject line - Grants.gov timestamp determines timeliness 3. **Additional Requirements:** - Organizations must have a UEI and be registered in SAM.gov (start early, as registration can take 4–8 weeks) - Individuals are exempt from SAM.gov registration 4. **Review Process:** - Applications are evaluated on program idea, organizational capacity, planning, budget, monitoring and evaluation, and sustainability - Preference is given to projects that support America250, U.S. policy objectives, and tangible benefits to the FSM --- ## Additional Information - **Priority Areas:** Professional development, entrepreneurship, educational outreach, civic engagement, cultural and sports engagement - **Restrictions:** No construction, social services, scientific research, or for-profit projects; no pre-award costs allowed - **Reporting:** Quarterly program and financial reports required; final reports due 120 days after project end - **Branding:** All materials must follow U.S. Department of State and Freedom 250 branding requirements --- ## External Links - [Full Grants.gov Opportunity Listing](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361933) - [Official NOFO PDF](https://api.atomgrants.com/storage/v1/object/public/grants3-sources/Kolonia-AEIF-2026-NOFO.pdf) - [Proposal Template](https://bit.ly/26proposal-aeif) - [Budget Template](https://bit.ly/26budget-aeif) - [Funder Homepage](https://fm.usembassy.gov) - [Freedom 250 Initiative](http://freedom250.org) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Email | Notes | |-------------------------------------|----------------------------------------|----------------------| | Public Affairs Section, U.S. Embassy Kolonia | [KoloniaPAS@state.gov](mailto:KoloniaPAS@state.gov) | For inquiries | ---

Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) 2026

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