Opportunity
Simpler Grants.gov #1-2026
Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund Grant Opportunity – U.S. Mission to Italy
Buyer
U.S. Mission to Italy
Posted
April 03, 2026
Respond By
May 03, 2026
Identifier
1-2026
NAICS
813211, 813219
This opportunity invites proposals for the Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund, administered by the U.S. Mission to Italy under the Educational and Cultural Exchange Programs Appropriation Overseas Grants. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Mission to Italy (federal office) - Purpose and Scope: - Seeks projects that celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence - Focus on American leadership, innovation, and freedom of expression - Projects must integrate Freedom 250 themes - Eligible Applicants: - NGOs, individuals, and recognized alumni associations - Requested Services: - Alumni engagement and leadership development programs - Convening alumni from U.S. government exchange programs - Strengthening alumni-government relationships - Supporting alumni leadership and community-based initiatives - Building alumni networks and fostering collaboration - Notable Requirements: - Proposals must include detailed, itemized budgets with justifications - All costs must adhere to allowable categories as defined by the Office of Alumni Affairs - No cost-sharing requirement - Funding: - Grant awards range from $5,000 to $35,000 - No OEMs or specific products are requested in this opportunity
Description
This funding opportunity from the U.S. Mission to Italy aims to leverage the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence to highlight American leadership, innovation, and freedom of expression. Projects should integrate themes of American independence, leadership, and individual excellence, and include components such as convening alumni from U.S. government exchange programs, strengthening alumni-government relationships, or supporting alumni leadership and community projects. The fund supports initiatives that build alumni networks, foster collaboration, and advance U.S. policy goals through measurable impact. Examples of past projects include digital reading programs and start-up hackathons in Italy.