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AEIF 2026 Grants for Alumni-Led Projects in Burma

This opportunity invites alumni of U.S. government-funded exchange programs to apply for the 2026 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) Grants Competition, administered by the U.S. Embassy Rangoon, Department of State. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of State - Sub-agency: U.S. Embassy Rangoon - Office: Public Diplomacy Section - Purpose and Scope: - Grants support alumni-led projects that advance U.S. foreign policy objectives and benefit communities in Burma or displaced persons outside the U.S. - Priority focus areas include: - Artificial intelligence and digital innovation - Cybersecurity and protection from transnational threats - Applied education and human capital development - Entrepreneurship - Funding Details: - Total available funding: $70,000 - Individual awards: $5,000 to $35,000 each - Anticipated number of awards: 2 - Eligibility and Requirements: - Only teams of at least two alumni from U.S. government-funded or sponsored exchange programs may apply - For-profit entities are not eligible - Projects must be completed within 6 to 12 months - No specific OEMs, vendors, or product procurements are identified, as this is a grant for project implementation rather than acquisition of goods or services.

Description

The U.S. Embassy Rangoon is offering grants through the Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) 2026 to alumni of U.S. government-funded or sponsored exchange programs. The competition seeks proposals from teams of at least two alumni to implement projects that advance America First foreign policy principles and support U.S. interests in Burma. Priority areas include artificial intelligence and digital innovation, security from transnational threats, applied education for national development, and entrepreneurship. The grant awards range from $5,000 to $35,000 with a total funding pool of $70,000, and projects should be completed within 6 to 12 months.

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