Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) 2026 - Summit Dominican Republic
The AEIF 2026 - Summit Dominican Republic grant funds alumni-led summits to boost economic freedom, innovation, and U.S.–Latin America collaboration through high-impact events for exchange alumni in the creative and entrepreneurial sectors.
Funder: U.S. Mission to the Dominican Republic
Due Dates (Anticipated): May 2026 (Application Deadline) | June 2026 (Closing Date)
Funding Amounts: $40,000–$90,000 per award; approx. $90,000 total funding; 4–12 month projects; up to 5 awards
Summary: Supports alumni-led summits in the Dominican Republic advancing economic freedom, innovation, and hemispheric collaboration in celebration of Freedom 250.
Key Information: Forecasted opportunity—dates subject to change; check program page for updates.
Description
This grant supports the design and implementation of alumni-led summits in the Dominican Republic that foster economic freedom, democratic innovation, and collaboration across Latin America and the Caribbean. The initiative is part of the Freedom 250 celebrations, marking the 250th anniversary of the United States. Funded projects should convene leaders and entrepreneurs, build partnerships, foster knowledge transfer in U.S. business practices, and encourage responsible enterprise growth rooted in American values. The program aims to enhance investment readiness, intellectual property protection, ethical AI literacy, and cross-border market access for participants.
