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Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund 2026 Grants for Exchange Program Alumni in Zimbabwe

This opportunity from the U.S. Department of State's Embassy Harare supports alumni of U.S. government-funded exchange programs in Zimbabwe through the Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund 2026. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of State - U.S. Embassy Harare, Public Diplomacy Section - Eligible Applicants: - Teams of at least two alumni from U.S. government-funded exchange programs - Alumni associations from countries with U.S. representation - Services Requested: - Implementation of innovative, alumni-led projects advancing U.S. foreign policy priorities (digital freedom, innovation, peace, prosperity, trade) - Strategic guidance and oversight provided by the Embassy - Funding Details: - Cooperative agreements ranging from $5,000 to $35,000 per project - Up to two awards, total available funding of $70,000 - Unique Requirements: - Projects must be completed within 12 months - Mandatory proposal forms and budget justifications - Encouragement of cost sharing - Projects must be implemented in Zimbabwe and benefit local communities - No OEMs or commercial vendors are specified, as this is a grants program for project proposals, not procurement of products or commercial services.

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The U.S. Department of State's Embassy Harare announces an open competition for past participants of U.S. government-funded exchange programs to submit applications to the 2026 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF 2026). This annual funding opportunity aims to invest in exchange alumni by supporting projects that promote shared interests, policy objectives, and benefit local communities. Eligible projects must involve at least two exchange alumni with one as a team lead, and proposals should meet program requirements. Funding awards range from $5,000 to $35,000 with a total available funding of $70,000 for two awards.

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