Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund - AEIF - 2026
The U.S. Embassy Yaounde seeks proposals from U.S. exchange alumni in Cameroon for innovative projects and a regional summit celebrating America’s 250th anniversary, focusing on youth, transparency, and regional collaboration.
Funder: U.S. Mission to Cameroon
Due Dates: April 30, 2026 (Question deadline) | May 13, 2026 (Full application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $5,000–$100,000 per award; up to 2 national projects ($5,000–$35,000 each) and 1 regional summit ($40,000–$100,000); 12-month project period.
Summary: Supports U.S. government exchange alumni in Cameroon to implement projects advancing U.S. policy priorities and celebrating the U.S. 250th anniversary (Freedom250).
Key Information: Applicants must be alumni teams (at least 2), including a Cameroonian resident; U.S. citizen alumni cannot lead proposals.
Description
The U.S. Mission to Cameroon invites proposals for the Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) 2026, supporting projects led by alumni of U.S. government-funded or sponsored exchange programs. The program aims to advance bilateral priorities, strengthen people-to-people ties, and celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States (Freedom250) through initiatives that honor American values of freedom, democracy, and innovation.
Projects may address youth unemployment, transparency in critical sectors, local tensions, or foster regional cooperation through innovation, digital technology (including AI), entrepreneurship, or sports diplomacy. The opportunity includes up to two national alumni-led projects in Cameroon and one Central Africa Regional Alumni Summit, engaging participants from Cameroon and neighboring countries.
All proposals must include robust Freedom250 digital outreach and sustainability plans, and must visibly celebrate the anniversary milestone.
