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U.S. Embassy Seoul Solicits Alumni-Led Projects for AEIF 2026 (Freedom 250)

The U.S. Embassy Seoul, under the U.S. Department of State, is seeking proposals for the Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF 2026) to support alumni-led projects in the Republic of Korea. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of State, U.S. Embassy Seoul - Eligible Applicants: - Alumni of U.S. government-sponsored exchange and training programs - Individuals, not-for-profit organizations, educational institutions, and public international organizations with alumni participation - Products/Services Requested: - Design and implementation of small-scale, high-impact community engagement and public diplomacy projects - Projects must celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States (Freedom 250), promote American history, values, and democratic principles, and strengthen U.S.-ROK ties - At least two alumni must participate per project team - Projects should encourage civic engagement, open dialogue, and cross-cultural collaboration - Measurable outcomes, innovation, and sustainability are required - Funding Details: - Total available funding: $70,000 - Individual awards: $5,000 to $35,000 each (two awards anticipated) - Funding instrument: Cooperative agreement with substantial involvement from U.S. Embassy Seoul - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Mandatory alumni eligibility and team composition - Alignment with Freedom 250 themes - Projects must be implemented in the Republic of Korea - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are mentioned, as this is a grants program for services and activities rather than product procurement.

Description

The Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF 2026) supports alumni-led projects that celebrate and promote the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States of America (Freedom 250). The program empowers alumni of U.S. government-sponsored exchange and training programs to design and implement initiatives that highlight American history, values, and democratic principles, while strengthening U.S.-ROK ties. Projects should promote civic engagement, open dialogue, and shared values, while strengthening connections between U.S. and Korean communities. Eligible applicants include individuals and organizations with mandatory alumni participation criteria. Awards support small-scale, high-impact projects demonstrating innovation, sustainability, and measurable outcomes.

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