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Grants for Alumni-Led Projects Advancing U.S. Policy in South Sudan (AEIF 2026)

This opportunity from the U.S. Department of State, Embassy in Juba, South Sudan, seeks proposals for the 2026 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF 2026): - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), Public Diplomacy Section, U.S. Embassy Juba - OEMs and Vendors: - U.S. Department of State (sole funder and program sponsor) - Products/Services Requested: - Implementation of alumni-led projects by teams of at least two alumni from U.S. government-funded or sponsored exchange programs - Services include designing and executing projects that advance U.S. policy objectives, celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States (Freedom 250), and support administration goals in South Sudan or defend freedom of speech - Two grants will be awarded, each ranging from $5,000 to $35,000, with a total available funding of $70,000 - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Applicants must be alumni or alumni associations of U.S. government exchange programs - Projects must not include partisan political activity, charitable or development activities, construction, religious activities, fundraising, lobbying, scientific research, commercial projects, organizational growth, duplication of existing projects, or illegal activities - Projects must be completed within 12 months; continuation grants may be considered based on performance and funding - Cost sharing or matching is encouraged but not required - Organizations must have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and valid SAM.gov registration; individuals are exempt - Place of Performance: - Projects must benefit communities in South Sudan; contracting office is the U.S. Embassy Juba, Public Diplomacy Section

Description

The U.S. Department of State's Embassy in South Sudan announces the Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF 2026) to support projects by alumni of U.S. government-funded or sponsored exchange programs. Eligible applicants are teams of at least two alumni who propose projects that promote U.S. policy objectives, celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States, and align with administration goals in South Sudan or defend freedom of speech. The fund will award two grants ranging from $5,000 to $35,000 each, with a total available funding of $70,000. Projects must be completed within 12 months and exclude partisan political activities, charitable or development activities, construction, religious activities, fundraising, lobbying, scientific research, commercial projects, organizational growth, duplication of existing projects, and illegal activities.

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