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U.S. Embassy Kolonia Solicits Alumni-Led Projects for AEIF 2026 Grants

The U.S. Embassy Kolonia, under the U.S. Department of State, is seeking proposals for the Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) 2026 grant program. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of State, Public Diplomacy Section, U.S. Embassy Kolonia - Eligible Applicants: - Alumni of U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs and organizations led by such alumni - Program Focus: - Projects must celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States and support U.S. policy objectives in the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) - Priority areas include: - Professional development and capacity building (e.g., workshops, training, mentorship) - Entrepreneurship and innovation (e.g., incubators, business competitions, networking) - Educational outreach (e.g., youth mentoring, English language, STEM promotion) - Civic engagement and good governance (e.g., voter education, anti-corruption, leadership training) - Cultural and sports engagement (e.g., festivals, sports clinics, digital storytelling) - Funding Details: - Grant awards range from $5,000 to $35,000 - Anticipated 1-2 awards - Projects must be completed within 12 months - Unique Requirements: - Each project must involve at least two non-U.S. citizen alumni - Activities must align with America250 and U.S. policy priorities - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are referenced, as this is a grant for programmatic activities, not product procurement.

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The U.S. Department of State's U.S. Embassy Kolonia announces an open competition for the Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) 2026. The program aims to increase the impact of U.S. government investment in exchange participants by supporting alumni-led projects that align with U.S. policy goals and celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States. Projects must include activities such as convening alumni networks, strengthening alumni-government relationships, or supporting alumni leadership development. Priority areas include professional development, entrepreneurship, educational outreach, civic engagement, and cultural and sports engagement. The grant awards range from $5,000 to $35,000 with 1-2 awards anticipated.

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