ROK: Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF 2026)
This grant funds innovative, alumni-led projects in Korea that celebrate the U.S. 250th anniversary, promote civic engagement, and strengthen U.S.-Korea ties through community and cultural initiatives.
This grant is no longer accepting proposals
U.S. Mission to South Korea has archived this opportunity.
Funder: U.S. Mission to South Korea
Due Dates: May 4, 2026 (Full application submission deadline)
Funding Amounts: $5,000–$35,000 per award (up to 2 awards); total program funding $70,000; project duration 6–12 months
Summary: Supports alumni-led projects in Korea celebrating the U.S. 250th anniversary, civic engagement, and U.S.-ROK ties.
Description
This opportunity funds innovative, small-scale projects led by alumni of U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs residing in the Republic of Korea. The focus is on celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States ("Freedom 250"), promoting American history, values, and democratic principles, and strengthening U.S.-Korea relations through public diplomacy, civic engagement, and cross-cultural collaboration. Projects should demonstrate measurable outcomes, sustainability, and community impact, targeting both direct and indirect beneficiaries such as youth, educators, and civil society.
