AEIF 2026 Alumni Summit: Freedom 250
The U.S. Mission in Saudi Arabia seeks organizations to host the 2026 AEIF Alumni Summit in Riyadh, uniting U.S. exchange alumni to advance shared U.S.-Saudi priorities and celebrate American values.
Funder: U.S. Mission to Saudi Arabia
Due Dates: September 14, 2026
Funding Amounts: $80,000–$100,000 for a 12-month project; 1 award expected
Summary: Supports a not-for-profit or educational institution to organize and host a two-day summit in Riyadh for U.S. government exchange alumni, strengthening alumni networks and advancing U.S.-Saudi priorities.
Key Information: No cost sharing required; micro-grants for alumni projects must be included within the total award.
Description
This opportunity funds the organization and implementation of the AEIF 2026 Alumni Summit: Freedom 250 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The summit aims to activate, unite, and strengthen U.S. government exchange alumni networks across Saudi Arabia, engaging alumni as strategic partners in advancing shared U.S.-Saudi priorities. The event will celebrate American values of leadership, innovation, and civic engagement, and is aligned with the Freedom 250 initiative. The funded partner will manage the summit's full lifecycle, including planning, execution, and post-summit follow-on activities, and will distribute micro-grants to alumni for community-based projects.
