Simpler Grants.gov #2026-1

Grant Opportunity: Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund for Projects in Latvia

The U.S. Department of State, through the U.S. Mission to Latvia and U.S. Embassy Riga, is announcing a grant opportunity for the 2026 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF 2026): - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of State - U.S. Mission to Latvia - U.S. Embassy Riga - No OEMs or commercial vendors are involved, as this is a grant for project proposals, not a procurement of products. - Products/Services Requested: - Grant funding for alumni-led projects that strengthen the U.S.-Latvia partnership - Projects must address priorities such as national security, economic prosperity, democratic values, and the celebration of America's 250th anniversary - Activities should benefit the Latvian public and may include areas like national security, economic growth, fair trade, alliance building, freedom of speech, transatlantic cooperation, and secure borders - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Only alumni of U.S. government-funded or sponsored exchange programs are eligible - Teams must include at least two non-U.S. citizen alumni - All project activities must take place outside the United States, with preference for Latvia - Strict guidelines for English-language documents, budgets in U.S. dollars, and specific cost limits - Maximum award per project is $35,000; minimum is $5,000 - Projects must be completed within one year, no later than September 30, 2027

Description

The U.S. Department of State’s U.S. Embassy Riga announces an open competition for alumni of U.S. government-funded and sponsored exchange programs to submit applications for the 2026 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF 2026). This fund supports projects that strengthen the U.S.-Latvia partnership and advance shared priorities such as national security, economic prosperity, and democratic values, with a focus on celebrating America's 250th anniversary. Projects should benefit the Latvian public and address priority areas including national security, economic growth, fair trade, alliance building, freedom of speech, transatlantic cooperation, and secure borders. The program aims to deepen bilateral ties with Latvia by empowering exchange alumni to lead initiatives that promote shared values and build a resilient transatlantic partnership.

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