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Grant Opportunity for Alumni-Driven Innovation and Economic Growth Projects in Nepal

This opportunity invites alumni of U.S. government-funded or sponsored exchange programs to submit proposals for the FY26 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF 2026) in Nepal. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Mission to Nepal (federal office) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are mentioned, as this is a grant for project proposals, not a procurement of products. - Products/Services Requested: - Alumni-driven project proposals that advance U.S. administration priorities in Nepal - Projects must leverage American innovation, business practices, technology, or regulatory approaches - Focus areas include commercial diplomacy, private-sector growth, trade facilitation, and economic resilience - Projects must include at least one of the following: - Convening alumni from different exchange programs - Strengthening alumni-government relationships - Supporting alumni leadership development - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Applicants must be alumni of U.S. government exchange programs - Teams must include at least two alumni, with at least one Nepali team member residing in Nepal - U.S. citizen alumni may participate but cannot submit proposals - Grants range from $5,000 to $35,000, with up to two awards expected - Place of Performance: - Projects must be implemented in Nepal - U.S. Mission to Nepal is the contracting office

Description

The FY26 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF 2026) seeks high-impact, alumni-driven proposals to advance U.S. administration priorities in Nepal. The program aims to mobilize alumni as strategic partners to strengthen alumni networks, promote collaboration, and deepen engagement between alumni and the U.S. government. Proposals should align with the spirit of Freedom 250 and focus on innovation, economic growth, and strengthening U.S.–Nepal commercial and institutional partnerships. Projects must include at least one of the following: convene alumni from different exchange programs, strengthen alumni-government relationships, or support alumni leadership development.

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