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2026 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund Grant – U.S. Embassy Luanda

This opportunity invites alumni of U.S. government-funded exchange programs to apply for the 2026 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) grant, administered by the U.S. Embassy Luanda, Department of State. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of State, U.S. Embassy Luanda, Public Diplomacy Section - OEM Highlight: - U.S. Department of State is the sole OEM and grant provider - Eligible Applicants: - Teams of at least two alumni of U.S. government exchange programs (with specific rules for team leadership and composition) - Not-for-profit organizations, think-tanks, and civil society groups represented by alumni - For-profit entities are not eligible - Products/Services Requested: - Development and implementation of alumni-led projects advancing U.S. policy objectives and benefiting local communities in Angola and Sao Tome e Principe - Focus areas include economic prosperity, youth empowerment, and institutional capacity building - Grant Details: - Awards range from $5,000 to $35,000 - Up to two awards anticipated - Performance period up to 12 months - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Mandatory identification and verification of alumni participants - Strict eligibility and project type restrictions (no partisan, charitable, construction, religious, fundraising, lobbying, scientific research, commercial, or institutional development projects) - Mandatory budget justification - Place of Performance: - Projects must be implemented in Angola and Sao Tome e Principe

Description

The U.S. Department of State’s U.S. Embassy in Angola and Sao Tome e Principe announces an open competition for past participants of U.S. government-funded and sponsored exchange programs to submit applications to the 2026 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF). This fund supports alumni in developing and implementing projects that promote shared interests, policy objectives, and benefit local communities. Eligible applicants include individuals, nonprofits, and other organizations involving at least two exchange program alumni working as a team. The award amounts range from $5,000 to $35,000 with up to two awards anticipated.

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