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AEIF 2026 Grant for U.S. Exchange Alumni Projects in Ethiopia

This opportunity is a grant program from the U.S. Mission to Ethiopia, part of the U.S. Department of State, aimed at alumni of U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs in Ethiopia. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of State, U.S. Mission to Ethiopia - Program Details: - Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) 2026 - Supports projects that advance U.S. foreign policy priorities and strengthen U.S.-Ethiopia ties - Projects must complement Freedom 250 programming (America's 250th birthday) - Focus areas: building alumni networks, deepening alumni-government relationships, developing leadership for community impact - Funding: - Two grants expected - Each grant between $5,000 and $35,000 - No cost sharing required - Eligibility: - Only alumni of U.S. government-funded or sponsored exchange programs - Teams must include at least two Ethiopian alumni - No OEMs, vendors, or specific products/services are requested, as this is a grant for community projects, not a procurement of goods or services.

Description

The Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) 2026 is an annual grant program administered by the U.S. Department of State to support alumni of U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs in Ethiopia. The program funds projects that advance U.S. foreign policy priorities and strengthen ties with the United States, with a focus on complementing Freedom 250 programming celebrating America's 250th birthday. Eligible projects should build alumni networks, deepen alumni-government relationships, and develop leadership capacity to implement impactful community projects. The program expects to award two grants ranging from $5,000 to $35,000 each, with no cost sharing required.

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