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Grant Opportunity: Alumni-Led Workforce and STEM Skills Initiatives in Equatorial Guinea (AEIF 2026)

This opportunity from the U.S. Department of State's Public Diplomacy Section in Equatorial Guinea seeks proposals for the 2026 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF 2026), supporting alumni-led workforce and STEM initiatives: - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of State, Public Diplomacy Section, Embassy Malabo, Equatorial Guinea - Eligible Applicants: - Teams of alumni from U.S. government-funded or sponsored exchange programs (minimum two alumni per team) - Program Focus: - Projects must develop leadership, entrepreneurship, and applied STEM skills for Equatoguinean youth and early-career professionals (ages 22–35) - Activities may include practical training, mentorship, hands-on STEM learning, prototype building, and leadership development - Projects should align with U.S. foreign policy priorities and support economic diversification and workforce readiness - Funding Details: - Total available funding: $35,000 - Individual awards: $5,000 to $35,000 - Period of performance: 6 to 12 months - Notable Requirements: - Projects must demonstrate measurable outcomes such as improved workforce readiness, creation of viable business concepts, or technical prototypes - Substantial involvement from the U.S. Embassy in project oversight - Partnerships with local institutions for mentorships and internships are encouraged - No specific OEMs, vendors, or product procurements are named, as this is a grant for programmatic activities

Description

Embassy Malabo invites U.S. Government exchange alumni teams to submit proposals for the Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) 2026. This opportunity supports alumni-led initiatives that highlight shared U.S.–Equatorial Guinea values and advance innovation, skills development, and community engagement. The program prioritizes projects that strengthen human capital and advance economic diversification by equipping youth and early-career professionals with leadership, entrepreneurship, and applied STEM competencies aligned with modern industry standards. The initiative aims to expand local access to technical English, digital skills, engineering fundamentals, and workplace readiness through practical training, mentorship, and exposure to real-world professional environments.

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