FY26 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund
The FY26 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund offers grants to U.S. exchange program alumni in Germany for projects that strengthen U.S.-German ties and promote Freedom 250 by advancing U.S. policy goals and community impact.
Funder: U.S. Mission to Germany
Due Dates: April 29, 2026 (question deadline) | May 17, 2026 (application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $5,000–$35,000 per AEIF project; up to $40,000 for alumni summits; 12-month project period; estimated total program funding $40,000.
Summary: Supports alumni of U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs to implement projects in Germany advancing U.S. policy objectives and commemorating the U.S. 250th anniversary.
Description
This funding opportunity supports alumni of U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs to design and implement projects in Germany that strengthen the transatlantic relationship, advance U.S. policy priorities, and commemorate the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence ("Freedom 250"). The program aims to amplify the impact of exchange experiences by empowering alumni to address community priorities, promote U.S.-German cooperation, and defend democratic values such as freedom of speech. Funding is available for both alumni-led projects and alumni summits, with a strong emphasis on measurable outcomes, U.S. elements, and engagement with German audiences.
