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Grants for Alumni-Led Community Projects Celebrating U.S. 250th Anniversary in Guinea

The U.S. Mission to Guinea is seeking proposals for the Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) 2026 to support alumni-led, community-focused projects: - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of State - U.S. Mission to Guinea - Embassy Conakry Public Diplomacy Section - No OEMs or commercial vendors are specified, as this is a grant for programmatic activities, not product procurement - Products/Services Requested: - Implementation of alumni-led projects that celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States (Freedom 250) - Projects must align with U.S. policy goals such as promoting security, prosperity, and freedom of expression - Grant funding for project management, reporting, and community engagement activities - Notable Requirements: - Applicants must be alumni of U.S. government-funded exchange programs - Eligible applicants include higher education institutions, individuals, non-profits, think tanks, civil society organizations, and public international organizations - Proposals must include federal forms, a narrative, budget, resumes or position descriptions, letters of support, and proof of registration - Projects must demonstrate alumni involvement and alignment with U.S. policy objectives - Adherence to federal grant management guidelines is required - Estimated total funding is $60,000, with individual awards ranging from $5,000 to $30,000 - Place of performance and contracting office: U.S. Embassy Conakry, U.S. Mission to Guinea

Description

The U.S. Department of State’s U.S. Embassy Conakry, Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) announces an open competition to implement a program celebrating the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States (Freedom 250). The Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) is designed to invest in U.S. government-funded exchange participants and programs by supporting alumni-led projects that promote shared interests, policy objectives, and benefit local communities. The program aims to support alumni in implementing community-focused projects aligned with U.S. policies and the 250th anniversary celebrations, promoting security, prosperity, or free expression. Eligible applicants include educational institutions, individuals, and non-profit organizations, with funding provided as grants.

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