Opportunity
Simpler Grants.gov #PORTLOUIS-AEIF-FY26-01
Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund 2026 Grant for Mauritius
Posted
April 22, 2026
Respond By
May 04, 2026
Identifier
PORTLOUIS-AEIF-FY26-01
NAICS
813211, 813219, 928120
This opportunity from the U.S. Mission to Mauritius seeks proposals for the Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund 2026 (AEIF 2026) grant program. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of State - U.S. Mission to Mauritius - Eligible Applicants: - Alumni of U.S. government-funded or sponsored exchange programs - Individuals and nonprofit organizations (excluding higher education institutions and those with 501(c)(3) status) - Funding Details: - Total available funding: $70,000 - Expected number of awards: 2 - Award range: $5,000 to $35,000 per project - Project Categories: - Agriculture, arts, community development, education, food and nutrition, health, humanities, information and statistics, law/justice/legal services, science, technology, and research and development - Notable Requirements: - Teams must include at least two alumni - No cost sharing or matching required - No OEMs or vendors are specified, as this is a grant for programmatic activities, not product procurement.
Description
The Embassy of the United States in Mauritius announces an open competition for past participants of U.S. government-funded and U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs to submit applications to the 2026 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF 2026). Proposals are sought from teams of at least two alumni meeting all program eligibility requirements. Eligible applicants include individuals and nonprofits non-higher education without 501(c)(3). The funding amount is $70,000 with expected awards of 2, ranging from $5,000 to $35,000. The application deadline is May 4, 2026.