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2026 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund Grant for U.S. Exchange Program Alumni in Hungary

This opportunity is a grant program from the U.S. Mission to Hungary aimed at supporting innovative projects by alumni of U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Mission to Hungary - Public Diplomacy Section, Budapest - Program Details: - 2026 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) - Supports projects advancing shared U.S.-Hungary interests and benefiting local communities - Open to alumni teams with at least two non-U.S. citizen alumni (one must be team lead) - U.S. citizen alumni may participate but cannot lead - Two awards expected, each between $5,000 and $35,000 - No cost sharing or matching required - Products/Services Requested: - No specific products or services; funding is for project proposals from eligible alumni - Unique Requirements: - Only alumni of U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs are eligible - Projects must be led by non-U.S. citizen alumni - Focus on innovation, community benefit, and advancing policy objectives - No OEMs or vendors are specified, as this is a grant for project implementation, not a procurement of goods or services.

Description

The U.S. Mission in Budapest Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) announces the 2026 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF), an annual funding opportunity to support U.S. government-funded exchange participants and programs. The fund helps alumni develop and implement projects that promote shared interests, policy objectives, and benefit local communities. Eligible applicants include alumni from U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs and alumni associations from countries with U.S. representation. The program offers awards ranging from $5,000 to $35,000, with an expected two awards available.

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