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Grant for Alumni-Led Community Projects in El Salvador (AEIF 2026)

This opportunity from the U.S. Department of State’s Embassy in San Salvador seeks proposals for the 2026 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) to support alumni-led projects in El Salvador. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of State, U.S. Mission to El Salvador (Embassy in San Salvador) - Eligible Applicants: - Alumni of U.S. government-funded or sponsored exchange programs (teams of at least two) - Products/Services Requested: - Alumni-led project services, including: - Workshops - Training sessions - Networking events - Mentorship - Collaborative programs - Projects must address community challenges in El Salvador and align with U.S. policy goals, especially the Freedom 250 initiative - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Projects must promote U.S. government’s Freedom 250 initiative - Focus areas: security, economic prosperity, education and skill development, community building, and leadership - No cost sharing or matching required - Funding range: $5,000 to $35,000 per award (up to two awards) - No OEMs or commercial vendors are specified, as this is a grant for services and activities, not product procurement.

Description

The U.S. Department of State’s Embassy in San Salvador invites past participants of U.S. government-funded or sponsored exchange programs to apply for the 2026 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF). This funding opportunity supports alumni-led projects that apply skills gained during exchange programs to address community challenges. Projects must align with U.S. policy goals, promote the Freedom 250 initiative, and take place outside the United States, focusing on security, economic prosperity, education, community building, or leadership. The program seeks proposals from teams of at least two eligible alumni and supports activities such as workshops, training, networking, and mentorship to strengthen U.S.-El Salvador partnerships.

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