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U.S. Mission to Zambia Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund 2026 Grant Opportunity

This opportunity from the U.S. Mission to Zambia, under the U.S. Department of State, invites proposals for the Zambia Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) 2026 to support alumni of U.S. exchange programs in Zambia. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of State - Sub-agency: U.S. Embassy Zambia - Office: Public Diplomacy Section - Eligible Applicants: - Alumni of U.S.-sponsored and facilitated exchange programs - Not-for-profit organizations represented by alumni - Teams of alumni from different exchange programs - Zambia-U.S. Exchange Alumni Association - Products/Services Requested: - Design and implementation of innovative, alumni-led projects addressing community challenges and advancing U.S. policy objectives in Zambia - Organization of alumni summits and follow-on activities - Funding Details: - Awards range from $5,000 to $35,000 for single-country projects - Up to $100,000 for regional projects - Total available funding: $170,000 - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Projects must align with the "Freedom 250" initiative and U.S. policy goals - All activities must take place outside the United States and its territories - Projects must be completed within 12 months - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are mentioned, as this is a grant for programmatic activities, not product procurement.

Description

The Zambia Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) 2026 provides funding for U.S.-sponsored exchange program alumni to design and implement projects addressing challenges in their communities, with a focus on strengthening alumni networks and supporting U.S. policy objectives in Zambia. Priority areas include promoting freedom of expression and digital freedom, highlighting American excellence, and contributing to a safer, stronger, and more prosperous United States. Proposals may request up to $100,000 for regional projects or up to $40,000 for single country projects, with a total available funding of $170,000 and expected awards ranging from $5,000 to $35,000. Eligible applicants include not-for-profit organizations represented by alumni, teams of alumni, and the Zambia-U.S. Exchange Alumni Association; all activities must take place outside the United States and its territories.

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