Opportunity
Simpler Grants.gov #PDS-ABIDJAN-FY26-0001-AEIF
U.S. Embassy Abidjan Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund 2026 Grant Opportunity
Posted
March 25, 2026
Respond By
April 30, 2026
Identifier
PDS-ABIDJAN-FY26-0001-AEIF
NAICS
813219, 928120
The U.S. Embassy Abidjan Public Diplomacy Section is seeking proposals for the Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) 2026 grant program: - Managed by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs - Open to alumni of U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs (individuals or alumni associations) - Projects must: - Celebrate America250 (the 250th anniversary of U.S. founding) - Align with U.S. policy goals (e.g., advancing trade, sports diplomacy, promoting freedom of speech) - Be completed within 1 to 12 months - Directly support U.S. policy objectives and strengthen alumni networks - Funding range: $5,000 to $35,000 per project - Cost sharing is encouraged but not required - Ineligible activities include: - Partisan political activity, charitable or development activities, construction, religious activities, fundraising, lobbying, scientific research, commercial projects, or duplicating existing programs - No specific OEMs, vendors, or product procurements are involved; this is a grant for community development and alumni-led initiatives - Place of performance and contracting office: U.S. Embassy Abidjan, Public Diplomacy Section
Description
The Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) 2026 is an annual funding opportunity managed by the U.S. Embassy Abidjan, Public Diplomacy Section, and the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. It supports innovative projects led by alumni of U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs that advance U.S. policy objectives and strengthen the relationship between the United States and its exchange alumni community. Projects must celebrate and promote America250, align with policy goals such as making the United States safer, stronger, and more prosperous, or defending freedom of speech, and may request funding between $5,000 and $35,000. The performance period for projects is 1 to 12 months, and cost sharing is encouraged but not required.