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Grant Opportunity for Alumni-Led Projects: U.S. Embassy Mozambique AEIF 2026

The U.S. Embassy Mozambique, under the U.S. Department of State, is seeking proposals for the 2026 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF 2026) grant opportunity. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of State - U.S. Embassy Mozambique, Public Diplomacy Section - Opportunity Details: - Grant funding for alumni-led projects commemorating America's 250th anniversary (Freedom 250) - Focus areas: business, technology, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, agriculture, critical minerals, education, arts, and culture - Projects must promote economic growth, mutual trade benefits, and shared interests between the United States and Mozambique - Eligibility & Requirements: - Open to teams of at least two alumni of U.S. government-funded or sponsored exchange programs - U.S. citizen alumni cannot serve as lead applicants - Cost sharing is encouraged but not required - Organizations must have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and valid SAM.gov registration (not required for individuals) - Funding & Awards: - Two awards anticipated - Each award ranges from $5,000 to $35,000 - Projects must be completed within 12 to 18 months - No specific OEMs or vendors are mentioned, as this is a grant for programmatic initiatives rather than product procurement

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The U.S. Embassy in Mozambique announces an open competition for past participants (alumni) of U.S. government-funded and sponsored exchange programs to submit applications for the 2026 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF 2026). Proposals are sought from teams of at least two alumni that meet all program eligibility requirements. Projects should commemorate America's 250th anniversary (Freedom 250) and highlight the United States' commitment to a safer, stronger, and more prosperous nation while showcasing American Excellence. Project initiatives should focus on economic growth, mutual trade benefits, and promotion of shared interests between the United States and Mozambique in areas such as business, technology, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, agriculture, critical minerals, education, arts, and culture.

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