Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund 2026
The Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund 2026 offers grants to U.S. exchange program alumni in Hungary to develop community-benefiting projects aligned with U.S. policy, to be completed within 12 months.
Funder: U.S. Mission to Hungary
Due Dates: May 5, 2026: Full application deadline (applications due May 5, 2026, by 23:59 CET)
Funding Amounts: $5,000–$35,000 per award | Up to 2 awards | Project period up to 12 months
Summary: Supports alumni of U.S. government-funded exchange programs in Hungary to implement community-benefiting projects aligned with U.S. policy priorities and celebrating America’s 250th anniversary.
Key Information: Only alumni teams with at least two non-U.S. citizen exchange alumni are eligible; U.S. citizens cannot be team leads.
Description
This annual funding opportunity, administered by the U.S. Mission to Hungary’s Public Diplomacy Section, supports teams of alumni from U.S. government-funded exchange programs to develop and implement innovative projects that advance shared U.S.–Hungary priorities, foster alumni networks, and benefit local communities. Projects must celebrate America’s 250th birthday and address objectives such as revitalizing alumni networks, promoting cross-program collaboration and mentorship, delivering tangible local benefits, and building sustainability beyond the grant period. Proposals should lead to measurable, practical outcomes and demonstrate strong community engagement.
