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Grant Opportunity for Exchange Program Alumni Projects in Bosnia and Herzegovina (AEIF 2026)

This opportunity invites alumni of U.S. government-funded exchange programs in Bosnia and Herzegovina to apply for the 2026 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) grant. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of State, U.S. Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina, Public Diplomacy Section - Eligible Applicants: - Teams of at least two alumni from U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs - Alumni associations may also apply - Products/Services Requested: - Development and implementation of community projects that celebrate Freedom 250 (the United States' 250th birthday) and advance U.S. policy objectives - Allowable costs include transportation, venue rental, PPE, meals integral to the project, virtual programming support, trainer honoraria, equipment, materials, and publicity - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Projects must align with U.S. policy goals (e.g., enhancing safety, prosperity, freedom of speech) - Mandatory use of official application forms and submission via email - Compliance with federal registration and reporting standards - Up to two awards anticipated, each between $5,000 and $35,000 - Performance period up to 12 months - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named, as this is a grant for project implementation, not procurement of commercial products or equipment. - Place of Performance: - Projects must benefit communities in Bosnia and Herzegovina - U.S. Embassy Sarajevo is the contracting office

Description

The U.S. Mission in Bosnia and Herzegovina Public Diplomacy Section announces the 2026 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF), an annual funding opportunity to support U.S. government-funded exchange program alumni in developing and implementing projects that promote shared interests, policy objectives, and benefit local communities. Projects must celebrate Freedom 250, the United States' 250th birthday, and align with policy goals such as making the U.S. safer, stronger, and more prosperous, celebrating American excellence, or defending freedom of speech. Eligible applicants include alumni of U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs and alumni associations from countries with current U.S. representation. The award range is from $5,000 to $35,000 with up to two awards anticipated.

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