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2026 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund Grant for U.S. Exchange Program Alumni in Hungary

This opportunity invites alumni of U.S. government-funded exchange programs in Hungary to apply for the 2026 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) grant, managed by the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Embassy Budapest. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of State, U.S. Embassy Budapest, Public Diplomacy Section - Eligible Applicants: - Teams of at least two alumni or alumni associations (non-U.S. citizens) - Organizations must have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) from SAM.gov - Funding Details: - Up to two awards available - Award amounts range from $5,000 to $35,000 per project - Projects must be completed within 12 months - Project Requirements: - Must advance U.S.-Hungary shared interests and policy objectives - Should promote alumni network building, leadership development, and community impact - Projects should align with U.S. policy goals, including celebrating America's 250th anniversary, promoting arts, sports, culture, free speech, economic prosperity, and strengthening alumni networks - Allowable Costs: - Transportation, venue rental, PPE, meals integral to the project, virtual programming support, honoraria for trainers/speakers, equipment and materials, communications/publicity materials - Application Process: - Submission via official forms and email - Compliance with federal regulations and anti-discrimination laws required - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named, as this is a grant for project implementation rather than product procurement.

Description

The U.S. Mission in Budapest Public Diplomacy Section is offering 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 and policy objectives benefiting local communities in Hungary. Projects should be completed within 12 months and align with U.S. policy goals such as celebrating America's 250th birthday, promoting arts, culture, free speech, economic prosperity, and strengthening alumni networks. Eligible applicants include alumni teams with at least two U.S. government-sponsored exchange program alumni, alumni associations, and organizations with a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI). The funding range is from $5,000 to $35,000 with up to two awards expected.

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