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Grant Opportunity for Alumni-Led Initiatives Promoting U.S. Policy and Freedom 250

This opportunity from the U.S. Mission to Belarus seeks proposals for the Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) 2026, supporting alumni-led initiatives that advance U.S. foreign policy and commemorate the Freedom 250 milestone. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Mission to Belarus (federal office) - Eligibility and Requirements: - Open to alumni of U.S. government-funded or sponsored exchange programs - Projects must include at least two alumni from different cohorts - For-profit entities are not eligible - Focus Areas: - Regional security - Economic prosperity - Free speech - Digital resilience - Funding Details: - Cooperative agreement or grant awards - Award range: $5,000 to $35,000 - Unique Aspects: - Projects must foster cross-cohort collaboration and leverage the 250th anniversary of the United States to promote democratic values - No OEMs, vendors, or specific products are mentioned; this is a grant for services/initiatives only

Description

The Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) 2026 aims to transition U.S. government exchange participants from passive alumni to active partners in diplomacy by funding alumni-led initiatives that advance U.S. foreign policy and celebrate the Freedom 250 milestone. The program prioritizes projects that break professional silos, leverage the 250th anniversary of the United States, and drive collaborative action with the U.S. Mission to Belarus. Eligible applicants are alumni of U.S. government-funded or sponsored exchange programs, with projects requiring at least two alumni. The grant supports initiatives focused on regional security, economic prosperity, free speech, and digital resilience.

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