Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) 2026
The Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund 2026 supports U.S. exchange alumni in Micronesia to launch projects celebrating America250 and advancing U.S. policy goals in professional development, entrepreneurship, education, governance, and culture.
Funder: U.S. Mission to Micronesia
Due Dates: May 17, 2026
Funding Amounts: $5,000–$35,000 per award | Up to 2 awards | 12-month project period
Summary: Supports alumni of U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs in Micronesia to implement community projects that advance U.S. policy objectives and celebrate America250.
Key Information: 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.
