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Grant Opportunity for Alumni-Led Projects Advancing U.S. Policy in Togo (AEIF)

The U.S. Department of State, through the U.S. Embassy in Lome, Togo, is offering grant funding under the Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) program. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of State - U.S. Embassy Lome, Public Diplomacy Section - Eligible Applicants: - Teams of alumni from U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs and alumni organizations - For-profit organizations are not eligible - Funding Details: - 1-2 awards anticipated - Award amounts range from $5,000 to $35,000 per project - Total available funding is $35,000 - Fixed amount grant instrument - Project Requirements: - Projects must support U.S. foreign policy priorities in Togo, such as: - Strengthening national security - Promoting economic growth - Reinforcing the rule of law - Addressing unlawful migration - Fostering entrepreneurship - Supporting energy independence - Countering malign foreign influence - Projects must demonstrate measurable impact, sustainability, and alignment with U.S. interests - Emphasis on alumni-led initiatives, leadership and project management training, and community engagement - Administrative Requirements: - All organizations must have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and be registered in SAM.gov - No specific OEMs or vendors are mentioned, as this is a grant for project-based activities rather than procurement of products or equipment.

Description

The U.S. Department of State's Embassy Lome announces an open competition for the Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) program. This initiative provides foreign assistance to alumni of U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs, supporting projects that advance the Administration's America First foreign policy priorities. The program seeks proposals that strengthen U.S. national security, promote economic growth, and reinforce the rule of law in Togo. Eligible applicants are teams of alumni who will design and implement projects addressing strategic challenges such as unlawful migration to the United States, entrepreneurship, energy independence, and countering malign foreign influence, while fostering strong U.S.-Togo ties. Projects must demonstrate measurable impact, sustainability, and clear alignment with U.S. interests, including supporting recipient country self-reliance, reduced dependency on U.S. taxpayer resources, and the advancement of free enterprise.

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