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U.S. Embassy Niamey Solicits Proposals for AEIF 2026: Exchange Alumni Advancing Freedom250 Summit

This opportunity from the U.S. Embassy Niamey, under the U.S. Department of State, seeks proposals for the Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) 2026: Exchange Alumni Advancing Freedom250 Summit. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of State - Sub-agency: U.S. Embassy Niamey - Purpose and Scope: - Funding for an Alumni Summit to convene alumni of U.S. government-funded and sponsored exchange programs in Niger - Summit will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States (Freedom250), strengthen alumni networks, and support leadership and community initiatives aligned with U.S. foreign policy priorities - Funding Details: - Awards range from $5,000 to $40,000 for single-country projects - Projects must be led by at least two non-U.S. citizen exchange alumni, including one based in Niger - All activities must take place outside the United States and its territories - Unique Requirements: - Proposals must focus on programmatic activities (not product procurement) - U.S. Embassy Niamey will provide strategic oversight and may consider continuation grants based on performance and funding - No OEMs or specific vendors are mentioned, as this is a grant for services and programmatic activities

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The Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) 2026: Exchange Alumni Advancing Freedom250 is a funding opportunity from the U.S. Embassy in Niamey, Niger, under the U.S. Department of State. The program seeks proposals for an Alumni Summit that will convene exchange alumni to celebrate and promote Freedom250, the 250th anniversary of the United States, and advance U.S. foreign policy priorities. The summit will focus on strengthening alumni networks, fostering collaboration, and supporting leadership development and community-level initiatives. Eligible proposals may request up to $40,000 for single-country projects, with a minimum award of $5,000, and must be led by at least two non-U.S. citizen exchange alumni, including one based in Niger. All activities must take place outside the United States and its territories, and the U.S. Embassy Niamey will provide strategic oversight.

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