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2026 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF 2026) Grant Competition for U.S. Exchange Alumni

This opportunity invites U.S. government exchange alumni to apply for the 2026 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF 2026) grants, managed by the U.S. Embassy in Manama, Department of State. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Embassy Manama, Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs, Department of State - Public Diplomacy Section is the managing office - Eligible Applicants: - Teams of at least two alumni from U.S. government-funded or sponsored exchange programs - Non-profit organizations and educational institutions may apply; for-profit entities are not eligible - Products/Services Requested: - Alumni-led project implementation and management - Grants for programmatic activities that advance U.S. foreign policy, celebrate America’s 250th anniversary, and address community challenges - Projects must be conducted outside the United States and its territories - Each project must be completed within 12 months - Funding Details: - Total available funding: $70,000 - Individual awards: $5,000 to $35,000 - No cost sharing or matching required (but encouraged) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Projects must be led by alumni teams - Activities must align with U.S. foreign policy priorities and commemorate America’s 250th anniversary - Substantial involvement from the embassy is possible - Projects must take place outside the U.S. - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are mentioned, as this is a grant for programmatic activities, not product procurement.

Description

The U.S. Embassy in Bahrain announces an open competition for past participants of U.S. government-funded and sponsored exchange programs to submit applications for the 2026 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund. This fund supports alumni-led projects that advance U.S. foreign policy objectives, strengthen people-to-people ties, and amplify the impact of U.S. exchange programs. Projects must celebrate America's 250th anniversary and align with policy goals such as making the U.S. and its partners safer, stronger, and more prosperous. Eligible applicants are teams of at least two exchange alumni, and projects must be completed within 12 months.

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