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U.S. Embassy Honduras Solicits Alumni-Led Projects for 2026 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF)

This opportunity invites alumni of U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs in Honduras to apply for the 2026 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) grants. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of State - Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs - U.S. Embassy in Honduras - Eligible Applicants: - Alumni teams (minimum two members) of U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs - Individuals and nonprofit organizations; for-profit entities are excluded - Services Requested: - Alumni-led public service projects supporting U.S. priorities: - Regional security - Economic prosperity - Science and technology innovation - Freedom of speech - Mandatory commemoration of the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence - Project Requirements: - Projects must take place outside the United States and its territories - Must address at least one specified priority area - Organizational applicants must be registered in SAM.gov - Funding Details: - Grant awards range from $5,000 to $35,000 - Maximum of two awards expected - 12-month project period anticipated - No OEMs or commercial vendors are specified, as this is a grant for service projects rather than product procurement.

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The U.S. Department of State's Embassy in Honduras is soliciting applications from alumni of U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs for the 2026 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF). The fund supports projects that align with U.S. priorities such as regional security, economic prosperity, science and technology innovation, and defending freedom of speech, with a mandatory component commemorating the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence. Eligible applicants include individuals and nonprofits who are alumni of U.S. exchange programs in Honduras. Projects must take place outside the U.S. and its territories and proposals must address one or more specified priority areas.

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