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Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund 2026 Grant Opportunity for Alumni-Led Projects

This opportunity invites proposals for the Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund 2026, managed by the U.S. Department of State’s Embassy Bridgetown and Embassy Grenada under the U.S. Mission to Barbados. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of State, U.S. Mission to Barbados (Embassy Bridgetown and Embassy Grenada) - Program Details: - Soliciting project proposals from teams of at least two alumni of U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs - Projects must support the theme: Inspiring the Next Generation of Global Leaders - Focus on addressing global challenges within local communities - Funding Information: - Two awards anticipated - Grant amounts range from $5,000 to $35,000 per project - No cost sharing or matching required - Eligibility and Requirements: - Applicants must be alumni of U.S. government exchange programs - Teams must consist of at least two eligible alumni - Projects must align with the program’s theme and demonstrate community impact - No OEMs, vendors, or specific products are involved, as this is a grant for project-based services - Place of Performance: - U.S. Mission to Barbados, Embassy Bridgetown, and Embassy Grenada

Description

The U.S. Department of State’s Embassy Bridgetown and Embassy Grenada announce an open competition for past participants of U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs to submit applications to the 2026 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF 2026). The program supports the administration’s priority of Inspiring the Next Generation of Global Leaders by funding alumni-led projects that address global challenges. Proposals must be submitted by teams of at least two alumni and are due by May 8, 2026. Awards range from $5,000 to $35,000, with two expected awards available.

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