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Grant Opportunity: Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund 2026 – Mexico

This opportunity invites alumni of U.S. government-funded exchange programs in Mexico to apply for the Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) 2026 grants. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs (WHA) - U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Mexico - Eligible Applicants: - Teams of at least two alumni from U.S. government-funded or sponsored exchange programs - At least one team member must be an alumnus/alumna from Mexico - Funding Details: - Grants range from $5,000 to $35,000 per project - Funding instrument may be a grant, fixed amount award, or cooperative agreement - Projects must be completed within 12 months or less - Project Requirements: - Projects must celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States (Freedom250) - Must align with U.S. administration policy goals - Eligible themes include: - American excellence (culture, arts, sports, English language learning, STEAM education, civic engagement) - Regional safety and security (youth violence prevention, human trafficking awareness, community resilience, cybersecurity, rule of law) - Shared prosperity and economic growth (capacity building, entrepreneurship, digital skills, regional economic development, supply chains) - American ingenuity and innovation (emerging technologies, AI, space science, innovation communities, university-industry partnerships) - Global partnerships and collaboration (binational exchanges, international networks, cross-border initiatives, public-private partnerships, youth leadership) - Unique Requirements: - All project activities must occur outside the United States and its territories - Only alumni or alumni associations are eligible to apply - No specific products, OEMs, or vendors are requested, as this is a grant for project proposals - Place of Performance: - Projects must be implemented in Mexico, with oversight by the U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Mexico

Description

The U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Mexico announce an open competition for past participants of U.S. government-funded and sponsored exchange programs to submit applications to the Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) 2026 – Mexico. The fund provides alumni with funding to expand skills gained during their exchange experiences and implement innovative solutions addressing global challenges in their communities. Projects must celebrate the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States (Freedom250) and align with U.S. administration policy goals. Proposals must address at least one of the specified themes including American excellence, regional safety, economic growth, innovation, or global partnerships.

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